cosmodrome

American

[koz-muh-drohm] / ˈkɒz məˌdroʊm /

noun

an aerospace center or launching site for spacecraft in the Soviet Union.

cosmodrome British

/ ˈkɒzməˌdrəʊm /

noun

a site, esp one in the former Soviet Union, from which spacecraft are launched

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Etymology

Origin of cosmodrome

1950–55; < Russian kosmodróm; see cosmo-, -drome

Example Sentences

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Kim, accompanied by Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday visited Vostochny cosmodrome, Russia's most modern space launch facility, in Amur region.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

After the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia leased the Baikonur cosmodrome from Kazakhstan and continued to use it for most of its space launches.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Follow the latest updates on the meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are meeting at the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's far east hours after North Korea fired two short range ballistic missiles off its east coast.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

The Vostochny cosmodrome, located in Russia's far east near the border with China, has been suggested as the possible meeting place for the two leaders.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

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