Plesetsk Cosmodrome
1957 to present, orbital since 1966
Site Details
- Country: Russia
- Operator: Russian Space Forces
- Type: Government
Overview
A secret ICBM base turned busiest launch complex in history. Since its first space shot in 1966, Plesetsk has flown more orbital launches than any other site, mostly military satellites. It is the sole operational pad for the Angara rocket family.
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