Baikonur Cosmodrome
Baikonur
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.
The space complex constructed in Kazakhstan by the Soviet Union and now operated by Russia is "Baikonur".
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is located in Kazakhstan. It is the world's oldest and largest space launch facility, serving as the primary spaceport for the Russian space program.
It is located in Baikonur.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, also called Tyuratam. It is the world's first and largest operational space launch facility. It is located in Kazakhstan, about 200 kilometers (124 mi) east of the Aral Sea.
Each country has it's own launch sites. The US launch site for manned missions is Cape Canaveral, Florida. Two Russian Launch sites have been the desert of Kazakhstan and Arkhangelsk Oblastlaunch pad
A rocket is typically launched from a space launch facility or spaceport, which is specifically designed for this purpose. These facilities are often located near the equator to take advantage of the Earth's rotation, improving launch efficiency. Notable examples include NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch site is equipped with infrastructure for vehicle assembly, fueling, and mission control.
Astronauts launch their space shuttles from various locations, including Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. Each space agency has its own designated launch site for launching space shuttles.
There are a limited number of space shuttle launch sites around the world. Historically, the main locations for space shuttle launches have been Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA and Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Nowadays, with advancements in space technology, private companies like SpaceX have multiple launch sites around the world.
Space missions often launch from Kazakhstan, specifically from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, due to its advantageous geographical location. Situated near the equator, it allows rockets to take advantage of the Earth's rotational speed, improving fuel efficiency for launches. Additionally, the vast, sparsely populated areas surrounding the launch site provide a safe environment for rocket launches, minimizing risks to populated areas. Baikonur has a rich history as the first spaceport, being the site of many significant space missions, including the launch of the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space.
Several nations have active space programs, including Russia, China, India, Japan, and members of the European Space Agency (ESA). Russia primarily launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and the Vandenberg Space Force Base in the U.S. China has its own launch sites, such as the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and Wenchang Space Launch Site. India conducts launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, while Japan utilizes the Tanegashima Space Center.