Baikonur Cosmodrome: Russia’s Historic Space Launch Hub
Baikonur Cosmodrome: Russia’s Historic Space Launch Hub Why in the News ? A Soyuz-2.1a rocket mishap on November 27, 2025 at Baikonur Cosmodrome damaged Launch Site 31/6, halting crewed missions. Engineers are now assessing repairs, renewing focus on the spaceport’s strategic relevance, safety concerns, and Russia’s long-term dependence on Kazakhstan-based launch facilities. Baikonur’s Origins and …
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