Baikonur

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The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a key space launch facility used for Russian and international missions, including joint launches with the United States. It has been highlighted as a symbol of cooperation between Russia and the U.S., particularly in connection with the upcoming launch of the Soyuz MS-29 crewed mission to the International Space Station. The site also hosted the first flight of the new medium-class Soyuz-5 rocket.

Recent coverage

• Bakanov to Discuss with NASA Head the Extension of the ISS Operational Period — Коммерсантъ
• Bakanov to Discuss with NASA Head on Tuesday the Extension of ISS Operations — Интерфакс
• State Commission Approved the Composition of the International Expedition to the ISS at Baikonur — Вести
• Roscosmos announces talks with NASA on the fate of the ISS — Вести
• Bakanov speaks on the uniqueness of the ISS international crew flight — Вести
• NASA Chief Arrives at Baikonur Before Crew Launch to the ISS — Ведомости
• Assess the scale of work: Roscosmos shows a timelapse of the assembly of the 'Soysuz-2.1a' rocket with the 'Soysuz MS-29' spacecraft — Фонтанка
• Ushakov: Putin and Trump called the launch of a joint crew to the ISS symbolic — Вести
• Trump urges Putin to conclude fighting in Ukraine sooner for US cooperation — Коммерсантъ
• Russian and American Presidents Emphasized the Importance of Continuing Contacts — Интерфакс
• Putin and Trump spoke by phone; 'We need to conclude the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible' — Фонтанка
• Next Russian Expedition to the ISS Will Conduct Two Extravehicular Activities — Интерфакс
• The crew of Soyuz MS-29 allowed to proceed to final preparation at Baikonur — Коммерсантъ
• The 'Soyuz-5' launch vehicle was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome — Москва 24