Historical Events tagged with "baikonur cosmodrome"

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Space Exploration

Launch of the Soviet Mars 5 Space Probe

July 25th, 1973 51 years ago

The Soviet Mars 5 space probe was launched successfully, aimed at studying the Martian environment and surface. This mission was part of a larger Soviet effort to explore Mars, following previous missions that paved the way for more advanced exploration. Mars 5 was equipped to gather scientific data and transmit it back to Earth, marking a significant step in space exploration. It represented Soviet technological achievements and ambitions during the space race, aiming to uncover secrets about the Red Planet.

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Space Exploration

Soviet Union Launches Mars 2 Probe

May 19th, 1971 53 years ago

The Soviet Union successfully launched Mars 2, its first spacecraft directed towards Mars. The mission aimed to gather important data about the Martian atmosphere and surface. This spacecraft was part of a broader Soviet program to explore the planets, and it marked a significant step forward in interplanetary exploration. Mars 2 carried scientific instruments designed to analyze Martian conditions, paving the way for future missions. Its launch took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a key site for Soviet space endeavors.

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Space Exploration

First Human Spacewalk by Alexei Leonov

March 18th, 1965 59 years ago

Alexei Leonov, a Soviet cosmonaut, exited the Voskhod 2 spacecraft for 12 minutes, becoming the first human to walk in space. During this historic EVA (extravehicular activity), he floated in the vacuum of space, tethered to the spacecraft. The mission, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, aimed to advance human space exploration. Leonov's pioneering step marked a significant milestone in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, showcasing the technological capabilities of Soviet space efforts.

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