Comos satellite launch
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Comos satellite launch
Cosmos satellite launch, at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Cosmos (Kosmos in Russian) is the generic name for any satellite that does not have a designated program. Their uses range from military to scientific. As of June 2007, over 2400 Cosmos satellites have been launched since 1962. The satellite itself is in the upper stage, sitting on stop of the rocket below it. The rocket used here is a Zenit-2 launch vehicle. Photographed on 29 June 2007
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2007 Baikonur Cosmodrome Cosmos Exhaust Gas Exploration Gantry June Kazakhstan Launch Pad Launch Vehicle Launching Military Rocket Rocket Science Rocketry Russian Space Flight Taking Off Kosmos
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of a Cosmos satellite launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The photograph, taken on June 29,2007, showcases the remarkable technological advancements achieved in space exploration during the 21st century. The image features a Zenit-2 launch vehicle with the Cosmos satellite perched atop its upper stage. As exhaust gas billows from beneath the rocket, flames ignite to propel it into space. This powerful display of rocketry exemplifies mankind's relentless pursuit of scientific and military endeavors. Cosmos satellites hold great significance as they encompass any satellite without a designated program. Since their inception in 1962, over 2400 Cosmos satellites have been launched for various purposes ranging from military surveillance to scientific research. Baikonur Cosmodrome serves as an iconic backdrop for this historic event. Located in Asia but under Russian control, this renowned launch site has witnessed countless missions that have shaped our understanding of outer space. Through this mesmerizing photograph by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of humanity's unyielding curiosity and determination to explore beyond our earthly confines. It symbolizes both our technological prowess and our insatiable thirst for knowledge about the cosmos that surrounds us.
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