Baikonur
Britishnoun
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Amid sanctions and the invasion of Ukraine, European missions haven't used Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a decade.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
But Lier acknowledged there were "vintage" and "moving" aspects of the launchpad because it is so similar to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, where the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, launched from in 1961.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
In 2012, Williams launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a 127-day mission as a member of Expedition 32/33.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2026
After the inaugural launch in April 2016, Vostochny has seen only limited use as Russia’s Roscosmos state corporation has continued to rely on Baikonur for the bulk of its space launches.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
At Baikonur Cosmodrome, Korolev’s team prepared another rocket for launch, ready to try again.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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