Launches from Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Russia's newest spaceport in Amur Oblast, opened 2016. Designed to reduce Russian dependence on the Baikonur lease. Hosts Soyuz and increasingly Angara launches.

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

Spaceport facts

LocationFar East Russia
CountryRU
Latitude51.8842°
Longitude128.3334°
OperatorsRoscosmos
Active vehiclesSoyuz, Angara
LaunchDetect satelliteJMA Himawari-9 (140.7E)
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