Chinese People’s Liberation Army

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Cheng noted that China's space infrastructure is managed by the People’s Liberation Army, covering all their launch sites and mission control centers.

Mentioned as: People's Liberation ArmyOrg RelationshipApr 16, 2021Analysts: China’s space programs are a security concern to the U.S. but not all are nefarious

Cheng reported there is no credible evidence that the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and the Hainan facility are not run by the PLA.

Mentioned as: Chinese People’s Liberation ArmyNoiseApr 16, 2021Analysts: China’s space programs are a security concern to the U.S. but not all are nefarious

The China Manned Space Agency operates under the People’s Liberation Army.

Mentioned as: People's Liberation ArmyOrg RelationshipOct 2, 2020China selects 18 new astronauts ahead of space station construction

A multi-functional test satellite developed by the People’s Liberation Army was also launched to test and verify new communications, navigation, and remote sensing technologies.

Mentioned as: Chinese People’s Liberation ArmyNarrative GeneralAug 23, 2020China launches fifth Gaofen-9 series Earth observation satellite

The People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force was established in 2015.

Mentioned as: Chinese People’s Liberation ArmyNarrative GeneralFeb 15, 2020From a farside first to cislunar dominance? China appears to want to establish ‘space economic zone’ worth trillions

The People’s Liberation Army established a Strategic Support Force in 2015 to centralize the management of space, cyber, and electronic warfare missions.

Mentioned as: Chinese People’s Liberation ArmyNarrative GeneralAug 20, 2018Pentagon report: China’s space program ‘continues to mature rapidly’

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