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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; cosmo-, -drome

Example Sentences

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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

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

The two leaders will inspect the cosmodrome and then sit down for talks, Russian state media reported.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

The Russian president has announced he plans to go to the cosmodrome but has not confirmed that Mr Kim will meet him there.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying the 46-year-old fashion magnate and art collector successfully launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and will reach the ISS in about six hours, Russian space agency Roscosmos said.

From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2021

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