Re:Photos from inside the Baikonur Cosmodrome
by ethbro on Thursday July 02, 2015 @11:19AM
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I assume you are photographer?
If yes, would you share how you got inside? What arrangements were needed? I am curious!
Also, thank you for these pictures. Despite what happens politically (projects die, or supported to success), it is inspiring to think about how many people worked on this project. All that effort... as it is now. :(
It is only fair their work gets viewed and known!
PS: I assume English is not your first language. Hopefully my sentences were understandable. Your English is still much better than my (zero) Russian (assuming). :)
PPS: Before someone mentions it, yes, I am aware there were charges thrown around of technology copying in the Buran program. Whether or not those have any truth, they obviously weren't handed "shuttle in a box" plans. Imho, it's still nice to appreciate all the work that was put into something that never flew into space.*
If yes, would you share how you got inside? What arrangements were needed? I am curious!
Also, thank you for these pictures. Despite what happens politically (projects die, or supported to success), it is inspiring to think about how many people worked on this project. All that effort... as it is now. :(
It is only fair their work gets viewed and known!
PS: I assume English is not your first language. Hopefully my sentences were understandable. Your English is still much better than my (zero) Russian (assuming). :)
PPS: Before someone mentions it, yes, I am aware there were charges thrown around of technology copying in the Buran program. Whether or not those have any truth, they obviously weren't handed "shuttle in a box" plans. Imho, it's still nice to appreciate all the work that was put into something that never flew into space.*
Edit: I stand corrected. As others mentioned, it launched and performed two orbits without a crew before successfully returning in November of '88. Impressive! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buran_programme#Orbital_flight...