Gagarin Flight Center

Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, also known as Star City, is Russia’s premier facility for preparing astronauts and cosmonauts for space missions. Located near Moscow, it provides comprehensive training in spacecraft operation, physical fitness, survival skills, and procedures for spaceflight. Named after Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, the center plays a key role in Russia’s space program, supporting both government and commercial missions. It also serves as a research hub to ensure safety and success of cosmonauts, fostering international cooperation and advancing space exploration knowledge.