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Notes from a dying spaceport.

Authors :
Leskov, Sergei
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Oct1993, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p40-43, 4p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Tells how Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbaev is enabling the `closed city' of Leninsk, built for Baikonur space vehicle launch site personnel in 1955, to help Russia accomplish its space goals. Inability of Kazakhstan to independently exploit this technical plum which was built on its territory; Time estimated for Russia to transfer space technology over from military to civilian control; New construction has ceased; Visible disrepair; Staffing vacancies; Survival estimates.

Subjects

Subjects :
ASTRONAUTICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
49
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9309237656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1993.11456400