Roscosmos · Amur Oblast, Russia, Russia
Launch Pads
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Annual Launches
3-5
Max Payload (LEO)
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Established
2016
Vostochny Cosmodrome is Russia's newest spaceport, built in the Russian Far East to reduce dependence on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Construction began in 2012, and the first launch occurred in 2016. It is intended to eventually become Russia's primary civilian launch site for all vehicle types.
| Region | Asia |
| Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Coordinates | 51.8840° N, 128.3337° E |
| Ownership | Government |
| Parent Entity | Roscosmos State Corporation (Russian Federation) |
| Regulatory Regime | Roscosmos (Russian federal jurisdiction, no foreign lease) |
| Latitude Advantage | 51.88°N — natural alignment with 51.6° ISS inclination; high-latitude site favors SSO/Molniya over GTO |
| Azimuth Range | 55°–170° (LEO, SSO, polar; restricted GEO performance) |
| Human Spaceflight | Planned crewed capability |
| Website | https://en.roscosmos.ru/ |
Anchor Tenants
Active Users
Strategic Value
Sovereignty hedge against the Baikonur lease — eliminates annual rent to Kazakhstan and avoids overflight politics. Long-term plan to make this Russia's primary civilian site for Angara-family launches and future crewed missions.
Recent Activity
Angara A5 first-ever Vostochny launch April 2024; Luna 25 lunar lander launched August 2023 (failed lunar impact); Soyuz-2 cadence ramping through 2025–2026.
2028
Crewed Angara-A5P/Orel maiden test from Vostochny pad
2030
Soyuz-5 (Irtysh) operations begin from Vostochny
2031
Russian Orbital Station (ROS) first-module launch target