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The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force was established in 2022, making it one of the newest branches of the PLA.
Answer: False
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force was established on April 19, 2024, not in 2022.
The primary role of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is to conduct cyber warfare operations.
Answer: False
The primary role of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is space warfare, not cyber warfare operations.
Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong is the current Political Commissar of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force.
Answer: False
Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong is the current commander of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force, and the Political Commissar position is currently vacant.
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is unique as the only independent space force in the world.
Answer: False
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is one of only two independent space forces globally, not the sole one.
The PLA Aerospace Force was formed by integrating space capabilities into the existing People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Answer: False
The PLA Aerospace Force was formed by taking control of aerospace units and assets from the People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force, which was disestablished, rather than integrating into the Air Force.
Upon its establishment, the PLA Aerospace Force consolidated all of the People's Liberation Army's space-based C4ISR systems.
Answer: True
Upon its establishment, the PLA Aerospace Force indeed consolidated all of the People's Liberation Army's space-based C4ISR systems, along with other space assets.
The headquarters of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is located in Shanghai.
Answer: False
The headquarters of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is located in the Haidian District of Beijing, not Shanghai.
The Staff Department of the PLA Aerospace Force includes an Information and Communications Division.
Answer: True
The Staff Department is one of the central staff sections of the PLA Aerospace Force and indeed includes an Information and Communications Division.
The highest officer rank in the PLA Aerospace Force is Daxiao (Senior Colonel).
Answer: False
Daxiao (Senior Colonel) is an officer rank, but the highest officer ranks in the PLA Aerospace Force are general officer ranks such as Shangjiang (General).
Shang Hong served as the commander of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force immediately after Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong.
Answer: False
Shang Hong served as the commander of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force from January 2016 to October 2022, before Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong assumed command in 2022.
The 'Aerospace Flag of the People's Republic of China' is a ceremonial flag with no official status.
Answer: False
The 'Aerospace Flag of the People's Republic of China' is one of the official insignia of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force, indicating its formal status.
When was the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force officially established?
Answer: April 19, 2024
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force was officially established on April 19, 2024, consolidating China's military space capabilities.
What is the primary role of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force?
Answer: Space warfare
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is designated as a space force with the primary role of space warfare.
Who is the current commander of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force?
Answer: Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong
Lieutenant General Hao Weizhong assumed the role of commander of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force in 2022.
How does the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force compare globally in terms of its organizational structure?
Answer: It is one of only two independent space forces in the world.
The People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is distinguished as one of only two independent space forces globally, signifying a dedicated military branch for space operations.
From which predecessor force did the PLA Aerospace Force take control of aerospace units and assets upon its establishment?
Answer: People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force
Upon its establishment, the PLA Aerospace Force took control of aerospace units and assets from the People's Liberation Army Strategic Support Force, which was simultaneously disestablished.
Where is the headquarters of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force located?
Answer: Haidian District of Beijing
The headquarters of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force is located in the Haidian District of Beijing, a strategic hub for technology and education.
Which of the following is a central staff section of the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: Political Work Department
The Political Work Department, along with the Staff Department, Logistics Department, and Equipment Department, constitutes the central staff sections of the PLA Aerospace Force.
Which of the following is NOT a general officer rank in the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: Daxiao (Senior Colonel)
Daxiao (Senior Colonel) is an officer rank, but it is not a general officer rank; Shangjiang, Zhongjiang, and Shaojiang are the general officer ranks.
Who served as the Political Commissar for the PLA Aerospace Force from January 2016 to April 2019?
Answer: Kang Chunyuan
Kang Chunyuan served as the Political Commissar for the PLA Aerospace Force from January 2016 to April 2019.
What is the literal translation of the Chinese name for the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force?
Answer: People's Liberation Army Military Space Arm
The Chinese name for the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force, 中国人民解放军军事航天部队, literally translates to 'People's Liberation Army Military Space Arm'.
What is the significance of the 'Aerospace Flag of the People's Republic of China'?
Answer: It is one of the official insignia of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force.
The 'Aerospace Flag of the People's Republic of China' is one of the official insignia of the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force, symbolizing its identity and role.
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is primarily used for launching civilian weather satellites.
Answer: False
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is primarily used for testing and launching Long March rockets, crewed spacecraft, and various test and application satellites, not specifically civilian weather satellites.
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center was constructed in response to the breakdown of Sino-Soviet relations.
Answer: True
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center was indeed constructed in March 1967 as a strategic response to the breakdown of Sino-Soviet relations.
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is located in Hainan Province and remotely controls the Wenchang Aerospace Launch Site.
Answer: False
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center is headquartered in Sichuan Province, though it does remotely control the Wenchang Aerospace Launch Site in Hainan Province.
The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC) is the main control center for China's space program.
Answer: True
The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC) serves as the main control center for China's space program, handling launch monitoring, tracking, and recovery.
The China Maritime Satellite Telemetry and Control Department is responsible for managing communication satellites.
Answer: False
The China Maritime Satellite Telemetry and Control Department serves as the headquarters and home port for Yuan Wang-class tracking ships, which track rocket and missile launches, rather than managing communication satellites.
The Xi'an Satellite Telemetry and Control Center serves as the primary control center for the Shenzhou program.
Answer: False
The Xi'an Satellite Telemetry and Control Center serves as the backup control center for the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC), which is the main control center for programs like Shenzhou.
The Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telemetry Technology (BITTT) primarily focuses on developing hypersonic missiles.
Answer: False
The Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telemetry Technology (BITTT) primarily focuses on research in satellite communication and navigation, while the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC) specializes in hypersonic missiles.
The Malan Nuclear Test Base has been actively conducting nuclear weapons testing since 1996.
Answer: False
The Malan Nuclear Test Base has not conducted nuclear weapons testing since 1996, indicating a cessation of active testing.
The Luoyang Electronic Equipment Test Center is the metrology and instrument measurement center for the PLA Aerospace Force.
Answer: True
The Luoyang Electronic Equipment Test Center is indeed designated as the metrology and instrument measurement center for the PLA Aerospace Force.
The China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC) is the largest aerodynamic research center in China.
Answer: True
The China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC) is recognized as the largest aerodynamic research center in China, specializing in hypersonic missiles.
The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) is responsible for selecting and training only military astronauts.
Answer: False
The Astronaut Center of China (ACC) is responsible for selecting and training astronauts, including civilians, not exclusively military personnel.
The Military Unit Cover Designator (MUCD) is used to identify specific military units and facilities.
Answer: True
The Military Unit Cover Designator (MUCD) is indeed used to identify specific military units and critical facilities within the PLA Aerospace Force structure.
What is the primary function of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center?
Answer: Primary base for testing and launching Long March rockets and crewed spacecraft
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center serves as the primary base for testing and launching Long March rockets, other missiles, various test and application satellites, and crewed spacecraft, and is also the main spacecraft recovery location.
What historical event led to the construction of the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center?
Answer: The breakdown of Sino-Soviet relations
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center was constructed in March 1967 as a strategic response to the breakdown of Sino-Soviet relations.
Which launch center is headquartered in Sichuan Province and remotely controls the Wenchang Aerospace Launch Site?
Answer: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
The Xichang Satellite Launch Center, headquartered in Sichuan Province, remotely controls the Wenchang Aerospace Launch Site in Hainan Province.
What is the main role of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC)?
Answer: Main control center for China's space program, including launch monitoring and tracking
The Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (BACC) serves as the main control center for China's space program, performing functions such as launch monitoring, tracking, measurement, and launch recovery.
The China Maritime Satellite Telemetry and Control Department is the home port for what type of specialized vessels?
Answer: Yuan Wang-class tracking ships
The China Maritime Satellite Telemetry and Control Department acts as the headquarters and home port for the Yuan Wang-class tracking ships, which are specialized vessels for tracking rocket and missile launches.
What is the primary focus of the Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telemetry Technology (BITTT)?
Answer: Research in satellite communication and navigation
The Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telemetry Technology (BITTT) is primarily focused on research in satellite communication and navigation, vital for China's space operations.
When did the Malan Nuclear Test Base last conduct nuclear weapons testing?
Answer: 1996
The Malan Nuclear Test Base has not conducted nuclear weapons testing since 1996.
What is the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC) known for?
Answer: Being the largest aerodynamic research center in China, specializing in hypersonic missiles
The China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC) is recognized as the largest aerodynamic research center in China, specializing in the research and development of hypersonic missiles.
Which MUCD (Military Unit Cover Designator) identifies the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center?
Answer: Unit 63600
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is identified by the Military Unit Cover Designator (MUCD) Unit 63600.
The PLA Aerospace Force operates a total of 50 navigation satellites for the BeiDou system.
Answer: False
The PLA Aerospace Force operates a total of 45 navigation satellites for the BeiDou system, not 50.
The Fenghuo 1 and Fenghuo 2 satellites are examples of meteorological satellites used by the PLA Aerospace Force.
Answer: False
Fenghuo 1 and Fenghuo 2 are examples of communication satellites, while Yunhai-1 and Yunhai-2 are meteorological satellites.
How many navigation satellites does the PLA Aerospace Force operate in total for the BeiDou system?
Answer: 45
The PLA Aerospace Force operates a total of 45 navigation satellites for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, across various orbital configurations.
Which of the following are examples of communications satellites used by the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: Shentong 1 and Fenghuo 2
Shentong 1 and Fenghuo 2 are examples of communication satellites operated by the PLA Aerospace Force for military communication (MilCom).
The PLA Aerospace Force controls all of China's military satellites, including the BeiDou satellite navigation system.
Answer: True
The PLA Aerospace Force controls all of China's military satellites, including the BeiDou satellite navigation system, as part of its comprehensive space-based asset network.
China typically uses the specific military designation 'Jianbing' for its military satellites to ensure transparency.
Answer: False
China typically uses the generic name 'Yaogan' for its military satellites, and employs secrecy measures like civilian designators, rather than using 'Jianbing' for transparency.
The PLA Aerospace Force directly commands the SC-19 anti-satellite missiles.
Answer: False
While the PLA Aerospace Force controls some anti-satellite (ASAT) satellites, it is considered unlikely to have direct command of the SC-19 anti-satellite missiles, which are believed to be under the control of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF).
The Yunhai-1 and Yunhai-2 satellites are primarily used for atmospheric observation.
Answer: True
The Yunhai-1 and Yunhai-2 satellites are indeed used for atmospheric observation, with Yunhai-2 specifically employing GNSS-RO technology.
The PLA Aerospace Force controls a fleet of 92 reconnaissance satellites for various ISR functions.
Answer: True
The PLA Aerospace Force controls a substantial fleet of 92 reconnaissance satellites dedicated to various intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISR) functions.
The Jianbing-5 (Yaogan-1) reconnaissance satellites provide Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) with very high resolution.
Answer: False
Jianbing-5 (Yaogan-1) reconnaissance satellites provide Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) capabilities, while Jianbing-7 (Yaogan-6) is noted for very high-resolution Imagery Intelligence (IMINT).
The Yaogan-29 and Yaogan-35 satellites are dedicated to space surveillance.
Answer: True
The Yaogan-29 and Yaogan-35 satellites are indeed dedicated to space surveillance, providing critical awareness of objects and activities in space.
The PLA Aerospace Force operates 81 ELINT/SIGINT satellites for collecting electronic signals and communications intelligence.
Answer: True
The PLA Aerospace Force operates a total of 81 ELINT (Electronic Intelligence) and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) satellites for collecting electronic signals and communications intelligence.
The Chuangxing-5 (Yaogan-30) ELINT satellites are launched in pairs, while Shijian-6 (SJ-6) are launched in triplets.
Answer: False
The Chuangxing-5 (Yaogan-30) ELINT satellites are launched in triplets, while the Shijian-6 (SJ-6) ELINT satellites are launched in pairs.
The Jianbing-8 (JB-8) ELINT satellites are primarily used for atmospheric observation.
Answer: False
The Jianbing-8 (JB-8) ELINT satellites are specifically designed for maritime surveillance, whereas Yunhai satellites are used for atmospheric observation.
The Qianshao-3 satellites are part of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan (TJS) program and are used for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).
Answer: True
The Qianshao-3 satellites are indeed used for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and are part of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan (TJS) program.
The PLA Aerospace Force operates 10 early warning satellites of the Huoyan-1 (HY-1) class.
Answer: False
The PLA Aerospace Force operates 5 early warning satellites of the Huoyan-1 (HY-1) class, not 10.
The Shijian 17 satellite is dedicated solely to debris clean-up operations in Geostationary Orbit.
Answer: False
While Shijian 17's stated function is debris clean-up, it also possesses possible counter-satellite capabilities, indicating a dual-use role.
The Military Balance 2024 estimates the PLA Aerospace Force controls approximately 150 satellites.
Answer: False
The Military Balance 2024 estimates that the PLA Aerospace Force controls approximately 245 satellites, not 150.
The LKW satellites provide Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) using optoelectronic technology.
Answer: True
The LKW satellites are indeed designed to provide Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) through the use of optoelectronic technology.
According to the Military Balance 2024, approximately how many satellites does the PLA Aerospace Force control?
Answer: 245
The Military Balance 2024 estimates that the People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force controls approximately 245 satellites, including some dual-use civilian satellites.
What generic name does China typically use for its military satellites to maintain secrecy?
Answer: Yaogan
China typically uses the generic name 'Yaogan' for its military satellites, often employing civilian designators to maintain secrecy regarding their precise military functions.
Which force is believed to control the SC-19 anti-satellite missiles, rather than the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF)
It is considered unlikely that the PLA Aerospace Force has direct command of the SC-19 anti-satellite missiles, which are believed to be under the control of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF).
What is the primary function of the Yunhai-1 and Yunhai-2 satellites?
Answer: Atmospheric observation
The Yunhai-1 and Yunhai-2 satellites are primarily used for meteorological and oceanographic purposes, specifically performing atmospheric observation.
What is the total number of reconnaissance satellites controlled by the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: 92
The PLA Aerospace Force controls a total of 92 reconnaissance satellites for various intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISR) functions.
What is the primary role of the Yaogan-29 and Yaogan-35 satellites?
Answer: Space surveillance
The Yaogan-29 and Yaogan-35 satellites are specifically dedicated to space surveillance, providing critical awareness of objects and activities in space.
How many ELINT/SIGINT satellites does the PLA Aerospace Force operate in total?
Answer: 81
The PLA Aerospace Force operates a total of 81 ELINT (Electronic Intelligence) and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) satellites for collecting electronic signals and communications intelligence.
The Chuangxing-5 (Yaogan-30) ELINT satellites are notably launched in what configuration?
Answer: In triplets
The Chuangxing-5 (Yaogan-30) ELINT satellites are notably launched in triplets, a deployment strategy likely enhancing their coverage and data collection capabilities.
What is the specific function of the Jianbing-8 (JB-8) ELINT satellites?
Answer: Maritime surveillance
The Jianbing-8 (JB-8) ELINT satellites are specifically designed for maritime surveillance, collecting electronic intelligence to monitor naval activities and communications.
What is the class name for the 5 early warning satellites operated by the PLA Aerospace Force?
Answer: Huoyan-1 (HY-1)
The PLA Aerospace Force operates 5 early warning satellites, all belonging to the Huoyan-1 (HY-1) class, which are crucial for detecting missile launches.
What is a dual-use capability of the Shijian 17 satellite, beyond debris clean-up?
Answer: Possible counter-satellite capabilities
Beyond its stated function of debris clean-up, the Shijian 17 satellite also possesses possible counter-satellite capabilities, indicating a dual-use role in space.