Launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome.

The world's oldest active spaceport, opened 1957. Leased by Russia from Kazakhstan, Baikonur is the historic home of the Soyuz program and remains active for crewed and cargo launches. Sputnik 1 and Yuri Gagarin both launched from here.

Tracked from orbit by JMA Himawari-9 (140.7E). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationCentral Asia (Kazakhstan)
CountryKZ
Latitude45.9647°
Longitude63.305°
OperatorsRoscosmos
Active vehiclesSoyuz, Proton, Angara
LaunchDetect satelliteJMA Himawari-9 (140.7E)
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