cosmodrome

American  

[koz-muh-drohm] / ˈkɒz məˌdroʊm /

noun

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

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cosmodrome British  

/ ˈkɒzməˌdrəʊm /

noun

1. 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; cosmo-, -drome

Example Sentences

In 2012, Williams launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a 127-day mission as part of Expedition 32/33.

From Science Daily

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

"Three Iranian satellites, Zafar-2, Paya and Kowsar 1.5, were launched into space by a Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia," Iranian television reported.

From Barron's

Early the next morning, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union, Sergei Korolev stood outside a massive hangar as the doors slid open.

From Literature

At Baikonur Cosmodrome, Korolev’s team prepared another rocket for launch, ready to try again.

From Literature