Vostochny Cosmodrome
2016 to present
Site Details
- Country: Russia
- Operator: Roscosmos
- Type: Government
Overview
The new far eastern cosmodrome, built to reduce dependence on Baikonur. First launch came in 2016, clouded by construction corruption cases. Angara A5 first flew from here in April 2024, making Vostochny the intended main pad of the Russian program.
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