Hilltop viewpoint on Launchpad 31/6 (Soyuz) | Tourist Attraction
Kazakhstan
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- 12 months ago
- GPS:
- 45.83552, 63.63567
- Altitude:
- 24.0 masl
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sil.timmermans
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We watched the launch of a Soyuz rocket from this hilltop. We could see the actual lift-off from here and the whole trajectory. Check the epic picture of it
Launchpad 45/1 and 45/2 is in plain sight (12km away, 45.94279°N, 63.65713°E).
Launchpad 31/6, from where the Soyuz rockets are launched, is visible (19km away, 45.99459°, 63.56901° E).
Camping: There is a big sandpit next to the hill. You can camp totally out of sight and out of the wind. We saw nobody in 24 hours.
The way: From the highway take the dirtroad at 45.74544N, 63.63429E. Turn right on a smaller track at 45.76819° N, 63.62928° E. The track turns left (north) under the electricity poles at 45.77190° N, 63.63596° E. Follow north for 7km. High clearance recommended. But many tracks to choose from.
Note: There is no fence, nor sign where the border of the Cosmodrome begins. You could keep driving further north but remember that this is Russian territory and a restricted area. You don't want to mess with that ;)
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Bit far from the launchpad but you simply can't get closer as this already borders the red zone. Still an awesome experience to see a rocket launch. Good sand pit to camp out of the wind too.
Report Check-InWe watched the launch of a Soyuz rocket from this hilltop. We could see the actual lift-off from here and the whole trajectory. Check the epic picture of it 😄
Launchpad 45/1 and 45/2 is in plain sight (12km away, 45.94279°N, 63.65713°E).
Launchpad 31/6, from where the Soyuz rockets are launched, is visible (19km away, 45.99459°, 63.56901° E).
Camping: There is a big sandpit next to the hill. You can camp totally out of sight and out of the wind. We saw nobody in 24 hours.
The way: From the highway take the dirtroad at 45.74544N, 63.63429E. Turn right on a smaller track at 45.76819° N, 63.62928° E. The track turns left (north) under the electricity poles at 45.77190° N, 63.63596° E. Follow north for 7km. High clearance recommended. But many tracks to choose from.
Note: There is no fence, nor sign where the border of the Cosmodrome begins. You could keep driving further north but remember that this is Russian territory and a restricted area. You don't want to mess with that ;)
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