Baikonur
Vestiges of the Soviet Space Programme
Jonk
First Edition
The Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was created by the Soviets in the 1950s. It was from Baikonur in 1988 that the first Soviel spaceplane, Buran, was launched in response to the United States Space Shuttle.
The Buran programme officially ended in 1993 during the presidency of Boris Yeltsin, with only that initial launch to its name. Thereafter, much of the Baikonur Cosmodrome fell into disuse, notably the sites connected with the launch of these Soviet craft. Two completed shuttles remain abandoned there, laid to rest in this atmospheric place.
This is the first time that photographs of these spectacular locations have been published in a book.
Under cover of night, Jonk travelled 20 kilometres through the Kazakh desert, crept into the hangars, and spent three nights hiding from military security, to produce a truly incredible reportage of what is considered today the world's most important urban exploration site.
Hardcover, large format
192 Seiten / pages
many color photos and illustrations
excellent condition, new book
Paris - 2021 - Jonglez Publishing
Art.Nr. 21546