Svobodny Cosmodrome, Spaceport in Amur Oblast, Russia.
Svobodny is a former spaceport in Amur Oblast in eastern Russia, converted from a previous military base. The facility contained launch pads and support infrastructure to conduct space missions at this remote location.
The facility was established in 1996 after converting a former intercontinental missile base into a spaceport. Operations ended in 2007 when Russia shifted focus to building a newer spaceport in the same region.
The facility represented Russia's determination to maintain independent space capabilities after the Soviet Union's dissolution, leading to five satellite launches.
The location sits in a remote region and is difficult to reach, requiring advance planning. Visitors should know the facility is no longer active and access may be restricted today.
Development at Svobodny ended in 2007 when Russian authorities redirected resources to construct the new Vostochny Cosmodrome in the same region.
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