Putin Congratulates on Baikonur Cosmodrome's 70th Anniversary

Baikonur Cosmodrome Celebrates 70th Anniversary: Putin Congratulates Russia and Kazakhstan Baikonur Cosmodrome, a pivotal site in the history of space exploration, marked its 70th anniversary on June 2nd, 2025. The event was marked by a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who highlighted the cosmodrome's crucial role in the Soviet Union's space program. Putin's message, delivered in a video address, emphasized the cosmodrome's establishment in 1955 as a monumental achievement following the devastation of World War II. "Exactly 2 June 1955, a state decision was made to create a unique rocket range in the Soviet Union," Putin stated, emphasizing the cosmodrome's role in the nation's technological and economic growth. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the remarkable scientific and engineering feats accomplished at Baikonur, and its lasting legacy in the global space community.