Gagarin's Launch Site

Gagarin's Launch Site, also known as Baikonur Cosmodrome, is a historic spaceport in Kazakhstan where Yuri Gagarin launched into space in 1961, becoming the first human in orbit. It is one of the world's oldest and largest spaceports, equipped with specialized launch pads, control centers, and support facilities. The site is strategic for launching crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, and its design ensures precise rocket launches. Its location allows for efficient launches into orbit, and it remains a key hub for space missions and international collaborations in space exploration.