What is Baikonur Cosmodrome?
Q: What is Baikonur Cosmodrome?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport in southern Kazakhstan.
Q: Which country manages Baikonur Cosmodrome?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome is managed by Russia.
Q: What was the original purpose of Baikonur Cosmodrome?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome was originally built by the Soviet Union in the late 1950s for their space program.
Q: What is the significance of Baikonur Cosmodrome in space exploration?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome is the first and most active spaceport in the world, with many commercial, military and scientific rocket launches each year. All crewed Russian spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Q: What historical events have occurred at Baikonur Cosmodrome?
A: Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched from Baikonur in 1957. Vostok 1, the first human spaceflight, was also launched from Baikonur, carrying Yuri Gagarin. The launchpad used for these missions was renamed Gagarin's Start.
Q: How long is Baikonur Cosmodrome leased to Russia?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome is leased to Russia until 2050.
Q: Who manages Baikonur Cosmodrome?
A: Baikonur Cosmodrome is managed by Roskosmos and the Russian aerospace forces.
