Baikonur Cosmodrome
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is one of the few sites in the world where you can see a rocket launch into space, and it is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in the universe. Even if you aren't, witnessing a spaceship take off is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Baikonur, the world's biggest space launch complex, is jointly managed by the Kazakh and Russian governments. Sputnik 1 and Vostok 1 - the first crewed spaceflight – were launched from here. As a result, there is a lot of history on display. Visitors may take a tour of the building as well as the adjoining museum, which features a variety of intriguing displays, models, and memorabilia.
- Acreage: covers an area of 6,717 km2, 75 km from north to south, 90 km from west to east, the range of azimuths launch vehicles ranges from 35 to 92
- Way to get in: Join guided tour ($700- $5000), permits are necessary and must be arranged at least 45 days in advance, no Kazakh visa is needed if you fly in directly from Moscow
- Location: in the Kyzyl-Orda region of Kazakhstan
