Cosmodrome Collection

Buran space shuttle landing
The Buran orbiter landing at the Baikonur space center

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Soyuz 11 crew before launch, 1971
Soyuz 11 crew before launch. Soviet cosmonauts (left to right) Georgy Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav Volkov at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Space Station - Cosmodrome

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
October 12, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Russian security patrol the railroad tracks
September 28, 2009 - Russian security patrol the railroad tracks shortly before the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz rocket shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome
September 28, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is seen shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
September 30, 2009 - The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
October 10, 2008 - The Soyuz launch pad is seen prior to the rollout of the Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
September 18, 2006 - The Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying a new crew to the International Space Station

Launch scaffolding is raised into place around the Soyuz rocket
September 28, 2009 - Launch scaffolding is raised into place around the Soyuz rocket shortly after arrival to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-6 vehicle
April 13, 2005 - The Soyuz TMA-6 vehicle rolled to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, in preparation for its launch April 15 (Kazakhstan time) to the International Space Station

The Soyuz rocket is erected into position at the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome
March 24, 2009 - The Soyuz rocket is erected into position at the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft arrives at the launch pad
October 10, 2008 - The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft arrives at the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, for launch on October 12, 2008

Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad
Soyuz 15. A rocket carrying the Soyuz-15 capsule on its launchpad. Soyuz-15 was launched on 26 August 1974 to take Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin to the orbiting Salyut 3 space station

Soyuz rocket in park in Baikonur
Soyuz rocket on display in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Launch of Voskhod-1
Voskhod-1. The rocket carrying the Voskhod-1 mission seen just after lift-off. Voskhod-1 set a number of records: it was the first spaceflight with more than one crew member

Vokshod-1 capsule after landing
Voskhod-1. The capsule of the Voskhod-1 mission seen after landing. Voskhod-1 set a number of records: it was the first spaceflight with more than one crew member

Soyuz rocket on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Voskhod-2 rocket on launchpad
Voskhod-2. The rocket carrying the Voskhod-2 spacecraft sitting on tis launchpad. Voskhod-2 was launched on 18 March 1965, carrying cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Pavel Belyayev

Soyuz capsule escape rocket
Soyuz rocket showing capsule escape rocket on display in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz rocket boosters Baikonur Cosmodrome
Soyuz rocket boosters in assembly hall at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Yuri Gagarin statue in a park in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Soyuz TMA-21 Gagarin on launchpad
Soyuz TMA-1 on launchpad. The Soyuz FG launcher carrying the TMA-21 spacecraft seen on its launchpad. The craft was named Gagarin in honour of the first man to fly in space

Construction of Vostochny space centre C018 / 2313
Cosmodrome. Construction work under way at the site of the Vostochny Space Centre in the Amur Region of eastern Russia. This site is being built to reduce Russias dependency on the Baikonur

Proton M rocket on its launch pad
Proton M rocket. A Proton M rocket seen being installed on its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmosdrome, Kazakhstan. This rocket has a Briz-M upper stage used to transfer payloads to geostationary

Molniya launcher on launch pad
Molniya launcher. View across trees toward a Molniya launcher on its pad at the Plesetsk cosmodrome, Russia. Molniya launchers are made by combining a Soyuz first

Soyuz rocket travelling to launchpad
Soyuz rocket. A Soyuz-U rocket on its transporter, being moved to its launchpad. This rocket is carrying the Progress M-62 which was launched on 23 December 2007 carrying supplies to

Proton M rocket near its launch pad
Proton M rocket. A Proton M rocket seen being pushed toward its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmosdrome, Kazakhstan. This rocket has a Briz-M upper stage used to transfer payloads to geostationary

Launch of Progress 66 cargo mission
Progress launch. Lift off of a Soyuz-U launch vehicle carrying the Progress 66 cargo module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Proton rocket launch
Rocket launch. A Proton-K rocket blasting off from its launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The rocket was carrying the Raduga 1 military communications satellite

Buran space shuttle before flight
The Energiya space rocket system comprising a launch vehicle and the Buran reusable shuttle

Soyuz TMA-14 crew before launch
Space tourist. The Soyuz TMA-14 rocket seen at launch. TMA-14 was launched on 26 March 2009. Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and astronaut Michael Barratt were the Expedition 19 crew on the International

Soyuz TMA-11 rocket on transporter
The rocket carrying the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft seen on its transporter train. The train is used to carry the rocket from the assembly building to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome

Rocket launch. Trail created by the core stage of a Soyuz-U rocket after launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. This rocket was carrying a Progress-M unmanned cargo ship on a mission to

GLONASS satellite launch
Satellite launch. A Proton-M rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 25 December 2008. The rocket is carrying three GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System) satellites

Motors of a Soyuz rocket
Soyuz rocket engines. View of the exhaust nozzles from the engines of the first and second stages of a Russian Soyuz rocket launcher

Voskhod 2 spacecraft launch. Launch of the Soviet Voskhod 2 spacecraft carrying Pavel Belyaev and Alexei Leonov. Voskhod 2 was equipped with an inflatable airlock

Soyuz Soviet rocket carrying a Progress transporter. Soyuz was an expendable carrier rocket that was used by the Soviet Union to launch spacecraft as part of the Soyuz programme

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, artwork
Launch of the Vostok-1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space, April 12, 1961. Vostok-1 made one orbit of Earth

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Cosmos: Journey through Baikonur Cosmodrome" Step into a realm where dreams meet reality, as history unfolds at Baikonur Cosmodrome. Witness the breathtaking moments that have shaped our understanding of space exploration. Relive the iconic landing of Buran space shuttle, an engineering marvel that touched down with grace and precision. Its triumphant return marked a milestone in human ingenuity. Cast your gaze back to 1961, when Vostok 1 spacecraft soared into the heavens, carrying Yuri Gagarin on his pioneering voyage. Aboard this Soviet masterpiece, he became the first human to orbit Earth – forever etching his name in celestial history. Feel the anticipation build as you stand alongside Soyuz 11 crew members before their daring launch in 1971. These brave souls embarked on a perilous mission to dock with a space station, pushing boundaries and expanding horizons. Marvel at the grandeur of Space Station – an awe-inspiring testament to international collaboration and scientific progress. This orbital outpost serves as humanity's gateway to further cosmic frontiers. Behold the majestic sight of Soyuz rockets being erected onto their launch pads; towering symbols of ambition and technological prowess. Each meticulous step brings us closer to unlocking mysteries beyond our blue planet's grasp. As day turns into night, Russian security patrols diligently safeguard every inch of railroad tracks leading towards infinite possibilities. Their watchful eyes ensure that nothing hinders mankind's quest for knowledge among distant stars. Once more, witness another Soyuz rocket arrive at its designated pad – poised for greatness amidst vast Kazakh landscapes. The countdown begins anew; hope and excitement fill hearts around the globe as we prepare for yet another extraordinary journey skyward. With bated breaths and hearts pounding in unison, behold Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft pierce through Earth's atmosphere from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Kazakhstan becomes a launchpad for dreams.