15th Aerospace Forces Army
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| 15th Special Purpose Aerospace Forces Army | |
|---|---|
| 15-я армия Воздушно-космические силы особого назначения | |
| File:Great emblem of the 15th Army aerospace special forces.svg | |
| Active | 2011–present |
| Country | File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia |
| Branch | File:Russian military space troops flag.svg Russian Space Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Moscow |
The 15th Special Purpose Aerospace Forces Army (Russian: 15-я армия Воздушно-космические силы особого назначения) is a military formation of the Russian Space Forces formed on December 1, 2011.[1][2] It is headquartered in Moscow.[3]
The purpose of the unit is to operate ballistic missile early warning systems and to conduct other military operations relevant to the space domain, including satellite command and control.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]The unit was created on December 1, 2011, as a unit directly under the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). In 2015 when the Russian Space Forces were reestablished the 15th Aerospace Forces Army was reassigned to the Space Command.[4]
Structure
[edit | edit source]Structure of the unit as of 2019:[5][6]
- Main Missile Attack Early Warning Center
- Main Centre for Reconnaissance of Situation in Space
- Titov Main Test and Space Systems Control Center
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