The original Baikonur (Kazakh for "wealthy brown", i.e. "fertile land with many herbs") is a mining town located about 320 kilometres (200 mi) northeast of the present-day spaceport, near Dzhezkazgan in …

Dec 11, 2025 · Baikonur Cosmodrome, former Soviet and current Russian space centre in south-central Kazakhstan. Baikonur was a Soviet code name for the centre, but American analysts often called it …

Jul 24, 2025 · Baikonur is where humanity’s journey to space began, blending history, science, and adventure. This guide shows how to plan your visit, explore its legendary sites, and experience …

Jun 8, 2025 · Established in 1955 in the Kazakh steppe, the Baikonur Cosmodrome was at the epicentre of the 20th century’s most transformative technological feats. It was from Baikonur that the Soviet …

If you’ve ever dreamed of touching the origins of space exploration, Baikonur is your launchpad to the stars. This legendary spaceport—still humming with the legacy of Gagarin and the dawn of the space …

Find out how to prepare for a trip to Baikonur: necessary documents, best seasons to visit, attractions, and tips for tourists. Plan your journey correctly! A trip to Baikonur is a unique opportunity to touch …

Baikonur is famous worldwide for its cosmodrome, the site of many spacefaring feats including the first operational ICBM, the launch of Sputnik and the launch of the first manned orbital flight by Yuri Gagarin.

Baikonur travel guide has collected the space city history, what to see and when to go, entry/exit permission details, launch dates, sight photos and many more.

Baikonur (Bajkonur) city of Kazakhstan map location, population, coat of arms picture, cosmodrome info, history of the city, streets views and more.

Baikonur has been a major part of Russia's contribution to the International Space Station (ISS), as it is the only spaceport from which Russian missions to the ISS are launched.