Russia eventually will replace the venerable launch facility, the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with a new spaceport in Russia, according to CNS, RIA Novosti and Western news media. However, Baikonur will remain a major launch point for Russian spacecraft well into the next decade. The shift could make Russia independent of Kazakhstan in launching spacecraft. Initially, military spacecraft and missions would be moved within Russian borders, and then other missions would be shifted to new launch facilities. Russia has two…
Russia To Replace Baikonur Cosmodrome In Kazakhstan With Russian Spaceport
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