The Baikonur Cosmodrome is one of the most significant places in the world of astronautics, where Yuri Gagarin embarked on his flight aboard "Vostok-1" and where the first artificial satellite of Earth was launched.
The tour includes visits to launch complexes, the Space Museum, the underground command post, and other attractions. You will witness the preparation and launch of a rocket
The tour includes visits to launch complexes, the Space Museum, the underground command post, and other attractions. You will witness the preparation and launch of a rocket
Touch the cosmos
Excursion to the launch pads
There are over 20 launch pads at the Baikonur spaceport. Some of them have been in operation for more than 50 years and have served as the launch point for hundreds of rockets. Other launch pads were designed for special projects, which were not always successful. During the excursion, we will explore several of these launch pads, both from the outside and the inside.
Underground command post
By visiting one of the command posts, you will be able to feel like a rocket engineer pushing the "Start" button to launch a super-heavy rocket into space
The command post is a massive fortified bunker, the size of a football field, which looks like a large mound from the outside. Inside, it consists of several floors with thick walls, heavy doors, corridors, and halls. Such robust protection is provided in case of an explosion or rocket failure, even though the launch pad is more than 3 kilometers away
Tour of the Zenit assembly and testing complex
We will see the assembly stands where the Zenit launch vehicle was built and tested. We will explore the vast halls where engineers prepared spacecraft for launch and learn how the testing process was conducted. The guide will explain the assembly technology and the fate of the Soviet reusable spacecraft program.
We will take a look at the Gagarin launch site
Tour program
Here, at Launch Pad No. 1 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Yuri Gagarin uttered his famous "Poyekhali!" and embarked on the first human spaceflight. Today, you can experience the atmosphere of this legendary site: see the launch structure where rockets were prepared, look into the shaft from which they soared into the sky, and feel the immense ambition behind the dream of breaking beyond Earth's boundaries.
Visit to the museum complex of the spaceport
The Baikonur spaceport museum will provide the opportunity to delve into rocket engineering, the history of space technologies, and the process of space exploration, as well as see items that have been in space.
The outdoor exhibition will impress you with the size of rocket engines, and by boarding the "Burán" space shuttle, you will even be able to sit in the pilot's seat. Visiting the houses of Korolev and Gagarin will give you an insight into the modest conditions in which the pioneers of the space age lived and worked.
The outdoor exhibition will impress you with the size of rocket engines, and by boarding the "Burán" space shuttle, you will even be able to sit in the pilot's seat. Visiting the houses of Korolev and Gagarin will give you an insight into the modest conditions in which the pioneers of the space age lived and worked.
cosmodrome expert guide
shower or bath in the room
meals by a chef
unlimited drinking water
comfortable hotel room
by car around Baikonur
Tourist comfort
Rocket launch tour 2026: excursion to the Baikonur Cosmodrome with visits to launch sites and the “Buran” shuttle
3 days
2 nights
no age restrictions
group of up to 45 people
easy tour difficulty level
transfer from the city of Kyzylorda
official tour operator
Three-day tour to Baikonur from Almaty and Astana
Baikonur
Tour organization
The tower is a special structure that astronauts use to ascend by elevator, as they say, "to the 9th floor," from where they transfer to the rocket. For those who want to challenge themselves with roof-spotting, we will climb the tower at dawn. You will get to feel the unique atmosphere and enjoy the breathtaking view of Baikonur. It promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining adventure with the beauty of the early morning sky.
We will meet the sunrise at the abandoned lift tower!
Watch a rocket launch at Baikonur!
The highlight of the tour is watching a real rocket launch from a Kazakhstan launchpad — from inside a specially equipped giant yurt that holds up to 400 people.
For more than thirty years, it hasn't moved an inch. This is BTS-002 — a flight-ready vehicle from the Buran program, nearly complete and once prepared for its first mission. It was assembled right here at Baikonur — and here it remains. We'll stand right next to it: just an arm’s length away from a real orbital spacecraft. The structure is still intact — the hull, the cockpit, the thermal protection tiles. You’ll be able to take photos, walk along the fuselage, and examine the details up close.
Your guide will explain how the shuttle was built, why the USSR needed it, and how it ended up abandoned in a hangar where the silence now feels oddly out of place.
We’ve covered the full story of the Buran program — and this specific model, 1.02, which still stands inside the MZK hangar — in our article: Buran 1.02 in the Baikonur Hangar: Where It Is and Why the Project Was Shut Down. If you haven’t read it yet, we highly recommend starting there.
Your guide will explain how the shuttle was built, why the USSR needed it, and how it ended up abandoned in a hangar where the silence now feels oddly out of place.
We’ve covered the full story of the Buran program — and this specific model, 1.02, which still stands inside the MZK hangar — in our article: Buran 1.02 in the Baikonur Hangar: Where It Is and Why the Project Was Shut Down. If you haven’t read it yet, we highly recommend starting there.
We’re heading to the hangar with the real “Buran” orbital spacecraft
Inside the Assembly and Fueling Complex (MZK) at Baikonur, a spaceplane from the legendary “Buran” program still stands — the 1.02 model, known as “Burya.” It waited for its launch command... but it never came. Visiting this location is charged separately.
Dynamic Test Stand (DTS) with the “Energia” Rocket
A massive facility on the outskirts of Baikonur where the “Energia” rocket was once tested for structural strength before flight. Today, the building stands abandoned — but inside, the real rocket remains. Towering and nearly forgotten, it still holds its place. Visiting this location is charged separately.
The hangar is no longer in use, yet the full-scale flight version of the “Energia” rocket still rises within it — a spacecraft that never made it to space. Over 60 meters long, it stands within arm’s reach, offering a rare and haunting encounter with a lost era of engineering. Just a few dozen meters away is the MZK hangar, where the “Buran” orbiter is stored. Two icons of an unrealized future — side by side, in silence and dust.
Let’s gaze at the Baikonur night sky through a telescope
We won't be able to rocket into space, but an exciting journey to the stars awaits us at Baikonur: through a powerful telescope, we'll observe the Moon, planets of the Solar System, binary stars, and star clusters. During the day, we'll take a closer look at the Sun's surface, examine sunspots, and even capture them with a special filter.
Day One
We meet at Kyzylorda Airport or the Toretam railway station, from where we head to the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome in a comfortable transfer.
Upon arrival, we check into the cozy "Yuzhnaya" hotel and begin our fascinating journey into the history of space exploration. The program includes a visit to the cosmodrome museum, a tour of the orbital spacecraft Buran, and the houses of Sergei Korolev and Yuri Gagarin.
In the evening, a delicious dinner awaits, followed by free time to relax and enjoy the tranquility, starry sky, and unique atmosphere of the space town.
Day Two
For those eager for an active adventure, the morning will start with a sunrise viewed from an abandoned tower. Afterward, we’ll have breakfast and head to the launch pads of the cosmodrome, where we’ll learn in detail about the preparation process for rocket launches. Next, we’ll visit the underground command post and walk along the "Road of Life".
After the excursion, we’ll have lunch. Then, we will observe a rocket launch from the Kazakhstan launch pad. A special giant yurt, accommodating up to 400 people, is prepared for the occasion, offering a comfortable space to witness this spectacular event.
In the second half of the day, we’ll visit the integration and testing complex “Baiterek”, followed by a rare entry into a restricted hangar where the real orbital spacecraft from the “Buran” program still stands. This is BTS-002 — a nearly flight-ready orbiter. We'll walk along its fuselage and learn why it was never launched.
After that, we’ll head to one of the most striking engineering structures in Baikonur — the Dynamic Test Stand (DTS). Everything inside has been preserved: the giant “Energia” launch vehicle, auxiliary towers, scaffolding, and lifting systems. This is where structural stress tests were performed before actual launches — and where the scale of Soviet engineering can truly be felt.
After dinner, we’ll end the day by observing the night sky over Baikonur through a powerful telescope.
After that, we’ll head to one of the most striking engineering structures in Baikonur — the Dynamic Test Stand (DTS). Everything inside has been preserved: the giant “Energia” launch vehicle, auxiliary towers, scaffolding, and lifting systems. This is where structural stress tests were performed before actual launches — and where the scale of Soviet engineering can truly be felt.
After dinner, we’ll end the day by observing the night sky over Baikonur through a powerful telescope.
Day Three
An early rise awaits, with the second group greeting the sunrise from the tower. Following this, breakfast will be served at the hotel, and then it’s time to pack up and head back home.
Important: The cosmodrome is an active restricted facility. Therefore, changes to the visitor program for certain facilities may occur due to maintenance and other operations at the cosmodrome.
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For all three days, we will be on the territory of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, staying and dining at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel, where the scientist and space engineering designer M.K. Yangel lived and worked
Program by days
3 days
2 nights
no age restrictions
group size: up to 45 people
easy tour difficulty level
transfer from the city of Kyzylorda
Official tour operator
Tour Organization
by car around Baikonur
cosmodrome expert guide
meals by a chef
shower or bath in the room
comfortable hotel room
nlimited drinking water
Tourist Comfort
Accommodation and Tour Price
For three days, we will be staying on the territory of Baikonur Cosmodrome. Travelers can choose to stay at Hotel "Yuzhnaya", where the renowned scientist and spacecraft designer M.K. Yangel once lived and worked, or opt for one of the hotels located at Launch Site #2—Hotel #1 or Hotel #10. All accommodation options include meals.
Accommodation in Hotels at Baikonur Cosmodrome
Important Information
On the territory of the cosmodrome:
- There are no shops, pharmacies, or supermarkets.
- There is no internet signal; only cellular service from the operator Beeline is available.
- The water in the rooms is filtered but not potable. We provide unlimited drinking water.
- If you have an intolerance to certain foods, please inform us in advance.
- Children under 5 years of age are prohibited from visiting the cosmodrome. Please familiarize yourself with the rules for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Not Included
- Flight to Kyzylorda or train to Toretam station
- Optional lunch on the third day at a roadside café (if time allows)
- Insurance (at your discretion, to be arranged independently)
- Personal expenses during the trip or at the sites
Tour Inclusions
- Transfer to Baikonur Cosmodrome and back to the airport in Kyzylorda or the Toretam train station.
- Accommodation at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel with the chosen type of lodging.
- Three meals a day at the hotel, clean drinking water.
- Obtaining passes for the cosmodrome.
- Excursion to the museum complex.
- Tours of the Baikonur facilities.
- We will watch the rocket launch from the official observation deck, located 2.5 km from the launch complex.
Tour Conditions
The "Yuzhnaya" hotel once housed and served as a workplace for the outstanding Soviet rocket and space technology designer Mikhail Yangel. His personal room has been preserved in its original state to this day, featuring authentic furniture, work tools, and details that recreate the atmosphere of that era. The room also contains his personal library, showcasing books that inspired Yangel in the development of powerful rockets, including the legendary R-16 and Zenit.
Upcoming Tours
Upcoming tours to the Baikonur Cosmodrome — choose your preferred dates and secure your spot
Cost of the tour to Baikonur
Accommodation included
Locations and Activities
Basic Program
Visit the cosmodrome museum complex
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Step inside the houses of Korolev and Gagarin
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See the Gagarin launchpad and other rocket launch sites
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Go down to the underground command post for rocket launches
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Take a guided tour of the Baiterek integration and test facility
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Witness a rocket launch into space 🚀
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Observe the perfect night sky through a powerful telescope
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Watch the sunset from a high vantage point
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Price with accommodation in a hotel room
1 200 $
If you’re traveling
with children
with children
Ages 5 to 18 — 30% discount
Children under 5 years of age are prohibited from visiting
Children under 5 years of age are prohibited from visiting
Additional locations
Price
MZK hangar with the real “Buran” 1.02 orbital spacecraft
+200 $
Visit the Dynamic Test Stand (DTS) with the “Energia” rocket
+200 $
Team
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We, the Photosafari team, are a family of road lovers and true adventurers, exploring unexplored paths and new discoveries. Every journey we undertake is infused with a spirit of adventure and an atmosphere of expeditions.
Over 10 years of traveling through the Untamed Kazakhstan and dusty corners of the planet, we have captured tons of unique material, including videos that have glorified Kazakhstan worldwide.
Over 10 years of traveling through the Untamed Kazakhstan and dusty corners of the planet, we have captured tons of unique material, including videos that have glorified Kazakhstan worldwide.
Ekaterina Koshko
Co-founder of Photosafari.kz
Konstantin Kikvidze
Co-founder of Photosafari.kz
Konstantin Ludanov
Guide, Administrator, Driver
Damir Karimov
Space and land expedition guide
Why choose us
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We work without intermediaries and are a tourism partner of JSC Kazkosmos for the program described above.
Taking Care of Everything
We handle transfers, meals, accommodation, drinking water, showers, internet, and much more to ensure every participant feels comfortable and cared for.
Safety and Health
We prioritize the safety and health of our guests at every stage of the journey, including excursions and accommodations.
Unique Tour Programs
Unmatched programs that other companies won’t offer. As true adventurers, we are eager to share our experiences and emotions with our guests.
Payment and Guarantees
Choose a convenient way to pay for the tour. In case of unforeseen circumstances, we guarantee a full refund.
Complete Immersion
We will immerse you in an exciting journey from the origins of the space age to the innovative technologies of the future, connecting the great history of space exploration into a single narrative.
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Booking and payment procedure
Booking
The tour price is indicated in US dollars. Payment is made according to the exchange rate on the day of payment. To reserve a spot on the tour, please submit an application and make a 30% prepayment.
Contract
Once you confirm your participation, we will issue an invoice for the deposit and sign a contract. We value our reputation and always fulfill our commitments.
Guarantees
In the event of the official closure of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, cancellation of the launch, or cancellation of flights — we guarantee the transfer of your deposit to any other trip or a refund.
How to get to Baikonur
Our journey starts in the city of Kyzylorda. Please note that tickets for the flight or train to Kyzylorda are not included in the package price and must be purchased separately. Our administrators will provide information on suitable dates and flight times.
Almaty
Astana
Karaganda
Kyzylorda
Baikonur
Moscow
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several ways to get from Almaty to Kyzylorda:
- By Plane: A direct flight takes about 1-1.5 hours. Ticket prices start from 15,000 to 20,000 tenge one way.
- By Train: The travel time is around 18-20 hours. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge depending on the class.
- By Bus: The travel time is approximately 21-23 hours. Ticket prices vary from 5,000 to 7,000 tenge.
- By Car: Traveling by your own car will take about 12-14 hours.
There are several ways to get from Karaganda to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: There are no direct flights; a transfer in Almaty is required. The travel time can be around 5-6 hours including the transfer.
- By train: The travel time is 18-20 hours. Ticket prices vary from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge.
- By bus: The travel time is about 22-24 hours. Tickets cost approximately 6,000 to 8,000 tenge.
- By car: Traveling by car can take about 14-16 hours.
There are several ways to get from Astana to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: A direct flight takes about 1-1.5 hours. Ticket prices start from 25,000 to 30,000 tenge.
- By train: The travel time is 20-22 hours. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge.
- By bus: The travel time is approximately 24-26 hours. Ticket prices range from 7,000 to 9,000 tenge.
- By car: Traveling by car will take about 16-18 hours.
We will meet you at the airport in Kyzylorda or at the Toretam train station. Then we will transfer to the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
We go through the checkpoint and enter the territory of the cosmodrome.
There are several ways to get from Moscow to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: A direct flight takes about 4-5 hours. Ticket prices start from 25,000 to 40,000 rubles.
- By train: There are no direct trains, but with transfers, the travel time can take 2-3 days.
- By bus: It is possible to travel with transfers, and the travel time will take 3-4 days.
- By car: Traveling by your own car will take 30-40 hours, depending on the route and conditions.
Yes, we warmly welcome visitors from all countries. A valid passport is required; we handle permits and all paperwork for you and provide full support at every stage. Our English-speaking guide will tell the living history of Baikonur and help you fully immerse in the experience without language barriers. Contact us, we’ll send the detailed itinerary and help plan your trip around upcoming launch dates.
Visiting the cosmodrome involves strict security requirements and adherence to legal regulations. Here are the key rules that every visitor must observe:
Age restrictions and documents:
Age restrictions and documents:
- Children strictly from 5 years old are admitted to excursions.
- Children under 14 years old are admitted only when accompanied by an adult who bears responsibility for them.
- You must always have with you the original identity documents that were specified in the application.
- All visitors are obliged to undergo a briefing and sign the registration sheet . Without this, admission to the facilities is prohibited.
- Movement is permitted only as part of your group, on approved transport, and in the presence of an escort.
- It is forbidden to independently cross city and cosmodrome checkpoints or enter prohibited zones.
- When at ground infrastructure facilities, one must stay strictly on designated platforms.
- Any weapons, explosives, poisonous substances, sharp objects.
- Alcohol, narcotic substances (being in a state of intoxication is also prohibited).
- Liquids and drinks in any opaque container (e.g., thermoses or tin cans).
- Large/bulky luggage.
- Laptops, tablets, and other data carriers (they can only be used in the hotel) .
- Any unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
- Photo and video equipment can be brought in only if specified in a special permit . Filming is allowed only with permission.
- It is necessary to treat the laws, customs, and culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan with respect, and to be friendly towards the local population.
- Offensive statements directed at local residents or state leadership are prohibited.
- It is forbidden to litter, apply inscriptions to buildings, or touch operating equipment.
Baikonur is not just about rocket launches. It’s also about seeing a place that’s rarely open to outsiders. You’ll spend three days inside the active cosmodrome — staying at the Yuzhnaya Hotel, where Mikhail Yangel, one of the founders of the Soviet rocket program, once worked.
On this trip:
On this trip:
- Explore the cosmodrome: museum, Korolev and Gagarin’s houses, underground command post, the “Road of Life,” and the Gagarin launch pad
- A guided tour of the launch sites
- Visit to the Baiterek assembly and testing complex
- Enter the hangar with the real “Buran” orbital spacecraft
- Watch the sunset from an abandoned tower lift
- Observe the night sky over Baikonur through a powerful telescope
- Watch a rocket launch at the cosmodrome
- Visit the Dynamic Test Stand (DTS) with the “Energia” rocket
For citizens of Kazakhstan and Russia, applications must be submitted at least 20 days before visiting the cosmodrome. For foreign nationals, it must be submitted 35 days in advance.
When planning your trip, please consider that on the territory of the cosmodrome:
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the hot period (May-September):
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the cold period (November-April):
- There are no shops, pharmacies, or supermarkets.
- There is no internet or mobile phone signal.
- The water in the rooms is purified and not potable. We provide drinking water without restrictions.
- During the summer tour period, it’s necessary to bring protective gear.
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the hot period (May-September):
- Trekking shoes and lightweight sandals;
- Long-sleeve shirt or T-shirt;
- Windproof jacket, fleece;
- Sun hat;
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen, lip balm;
- Insect repellent spray;
- First aid kit with necessary medications;
- Personal hygiene items;
- Special equipment – cameras, binoculars, charging station;
- Water bottle or mini-thermos;
- Other personal items that may be needed during the trip.
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the cold period (November-April):
- Trekking shoes and warm footwear;
- Thermal underwear;
- Windproof jacket, fleece, down jacket;
- Warm hat or buff;
- Windproof pants;
- Gloves, scarf;
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen, lip balm;
- First aid kit with necessary medications;
- Personal hygiene items;
- Special equipment – cameras, binoculars, charging station;
- Water bottle or mini-thermos;
- Other personal items that may be needed during the trip.
We will watch the rocket launch from the Kazakh launch site, inside a specially equipped giant yurt that can accommodate up to 400 people. The observation point is located 2.5 km from the launch pad.
If this happens before the tour begins, we will refund your money (minus an administrative fee if the documents have already been submitted) or postpone your participation to another date. If the postponement occurs while we are already at the cosmodrome, we will extend the pass, organize additional accommodation and meals, and do everything possible for you to see the launch.
The organization of the launch is the responsibility of Roscosmos, and we cannot be held accountable for it. In the event of a canceled launch, our work is considered complete, as we have fulfilled all our obligations. This is stated in our contract with each tourist.
The organization of the launch is the responsibility of Roscosmos, and we cannot be held accountable for it. In the event of a canceled launch, our work is considered complete, as we have fulfilled all our obligations. This is stated in our contract with each tourist.
As tourism on the territory of the cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is just beginning to develop, we will be staying at the only hotel located near the launch pads. This is the Soviet-era "South" hotel, where the scientist and designer of space technology M.K. Yangel once lived and worked. The hotel has been renovated, and most rooms are equipped with a shower or bathtub, toilet, and air conditioning. It's really great not to leave the cosmodrome at night and to constantly be in this atmosphere.
We will organize meals on-site ourselves, and we will have a cook with us. The hotel has a dining room. If you do not eat meat or have an intolerance to certain foods, please let us know in advance.
We will organize meals on-site ourselves, and we will have a cook with us. The hotel has a dining room. If you do not eat meat or have an intolerance to certain foods, please let us know in advance.
Mobile service is available only with the Beeline operator. The internet sometimes works, but it's only enough for text messages on WhatsApp. There are no stores on the territory, so all necessary items must be purchased in advance.
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These Rules of Conduct for visitors arriving at the "Baikonur" complex and Vostochny cosmodrome (hereinafter also Cosmodromes) for excursion and educational purposes (hereinafter — Rules) are mandatory for compliance by all visitors located on their territory.
"Visitors" — citizens of the Russian Federation, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, citizens of other foreign states, residents of the city of Baikonur and the Tsiolkovsky CATF, personnel of the Baikonur and Vostochny cosmodromes, as well as members of their families; officials, delegations, stateless persons, representatives of mass media, tourists, persons staying in the city of Baikonur and Tsiolkovsky CATF on private business, in the meaning defined by the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the procedure for visiting the "Baikonur" complex dated 21.05.2009 and the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 18, 2020 No. 2169 "On approval of the Regulation on the procedure for ensuring a special regime for the safe functioning of organizations and (or) facilities of the State Corporation for Space Activities 'Roscosmos', located in a closed administrative-territorial formation".
Non-compliance with these Rules by visitors entails administrative liability in accordance with current legislation.
"Visitors" — citizens of the Russian Federation, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, citizens of other foreign states, residents of the city of Baikonur and the Tsiolkovsky CATF, personnel of the Baikonur and Vostochny cosmodromes, as well as members of their families; officials, delegations, stateless persons, representatives of mass media, tourists, persons staying in the city of Baikonur and Tsiolkovsky CATF on private business, in the meaning defined by the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the procedure for visiting the "Baikonur" complex dated 21.05.2009 and the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 18, 2020 No. 2169 "On approval of the Regulation on the procedure for ensuring a special regime for the safe functioning of organizations and (or) facilities of the State Corporation for Space Activities 'Roscosmos', located in a closed administrative-territorial formation".
Non-compliance with these Rules by visitors entails administrative liability in accordance with current legislation.
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Cosmodromes are specially equipped territories, with special structures and technological systems of increased danger located on them, intended for the assembly, testing, preparation, and launch of launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Citizens from 5 (five) years of age and older at the time of the end of the visit are admitted for visiting. Citizens under 14 (fourteen) years of age are admitted only accompanied by an adult chaperone bearing responsibility for the life and health of the child during the stay at the Cosmodrome facilities. With the aim of preventing accidents and unlawful actions of visitors, access and intra-facility regimes operate on the territory of the Cosmodromes, defining the procedure excluding the possibility of uncontrolled bringing in/transporting of property at guarded facilities, as well as rules fulfilled by persons located at guarded facilities.
Visitors arriving at the "Baikonur" complex, located on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, are obliged to:
Citizens from 5 (five) years of age and older at the time of the end of the visit are admitted for visiting. Citizens under 14 (fourteen) years of age are admitted only accompanied by an adult chaperone bearing responsibility for the life and health of the child during the stay at the Cosmodrome facilities. With the aim of preventing accidents and unlawful actions of visitors, access and intra-facility regimes operate on the territory of the Cosmodromes, defining the procedure excluding the possibility of uncontrolled bringing in/transporting of property at guarded facilities, as well as rules fulfilled by persons located at guarded facilities.
Visitors arriving at the "Baikonur" complex, located on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, are obliged to:
- take into account national features and the religion of the local population;
- know information about the laws and customs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, features of behavior in public and other places;
- not show arrogance and disdain for the local culture;
- show friendliness in relations with the local population;
- not allow offensive statements in relation to them and the leaders of the state.
2. RULES FOR CONDUCTING BRIEFING OF GROUPS ARRIVING AT THE COSMODROMES FOR EXCURSION PURPOSES
2.1. The Organization that has concluded an agreement with JSC "TSENKI" for the provision of services for organizing visits to Cosmodrome facilities for excursion purposes (hereinafter — Organization), prior to the start of the visit program, is obliged to conduct a briefing of each group sent by it, including the driver of the motor vehicle on which the group moves. A copy of the registration sheet on passing the briefing, with signatures of persons included in the group, is submitted to the responsible chaperone from the branches of JSC "TSENKI" immediately before the start of the stay program at the Cosmodrome. In the absence of provided filled registration sheets on passing the briefing, the group is not admitted to the execution of the program.
2.2. The text and format of conducting the briefing are developed by the Organization independently, taking into account the Rules provided by JSC "TSENKI".
2.3. Each visitor is obliged to pass the briefing and place their signature in the registration sheet of group briefing. In relation to citizens under 14 years of age, the signature in the registration sheet is placed by the adult chaperone bearing responsibility for the life and health of the child.
2.4. Participants of the group who have not passed the briefing are not admitted to the Cosmodrome facilities.
2.5. The Organization is obliged to ensure the presence of its representative during the period of stay of each of its organized tourist groups at the cosmodromes.
2.2. The text and format of conducting the briefing are developed by the Organization independently, taking into account the Rules provided by JSC "TSENKI".
2.3. Each visitor is obliged to pass the briefing and place their signature in the registration sheet of group briefing. In relation to citizens under 14 years of age, the signature in the registration sheet is placed by the adult chaperone bearing responsibility for the life and health of the child.
2.4. Participants of the group who have not passed the briefing are not admitted to the Cosmodrome facilities.
2.5. The Organization is obliged to ensure the presence of its representative during the period of stay of each of its organized tourist groups at the cosmodromes.
3. PROCEDURE FOR PASSAGE/ENTRY AND TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS ONTO THE TERRITORY OF THE COSMODROMES
3.1. Upon passage/entry onto the territory of the Cosmodromes at the checkpoint, security workers carry out an inspection of visitors' personal belongings visually and/or using technical means.
3.2. Upon the demand of security workers performing their duties, as well as officials exercising powers for admission to the territory of the Cosmodromes, visitors are obliged to present documents certifying their identity, and personal belongings for inspection. In case of disagreement of the visitor with the requirements indicated above, they may be refused passage/entry. Note: It is prohibited to use documents belonging to other persons for passage/entry through checkpoints.
3.3. In the presence of sufficient grounds, a repeat inspection may be performed in accordance with current legislation.
3.2. Upon the demand of security workers performing their duties, as well as officials exercising powers for admission to the territory of the Cosmodromes, visitors are obliged to present documents certifying their identity, and personal belongings for inspection. In case of disagreement of the visitor with the requirements indicated above, they may be refused passage/entry. Note: It is prohibited to use documents belonging to other persons for passage/entry through checkpoints.
3.3. In the presence of sufficient grounds, a repeat inspection may be performed in accordance with current legislation.
4. EVERY VISITOR LOCATED ON THE TERRITORY OF THE COSMODROMES IS OBLIGED TO:
4.1. Have with them a minimal amount of personal belongings.
4.2. Be mutually polite, observe cleanliness and public order, treat structures and equipment with care, strictly fulfill the requirements of security workers and the group chaperone, not allow actions creating danger for oneself and those around.
4.3. Have with them original documents certifying identity and declared in the application for visiting Cosmodrome facilities.
4.4. Fulfill the requirements of the access and intra-facility regimes.
4.5. Observe the requirements of the chaperone concerning the Rules of conduct and stay on the territory of the Cosmodromes.
4.6. Move around the territory of the Cosmodromes only:
4.2. Be mutually polite, observe cleanliness and public order, treat structures and equipment with care, strictly fulfill the requirements of security workers and the group chaperone, not allow actions creating danger for oneself and those around.
4.3. Have with them original documents certifying identity and declared in the application for visiting Cosmodrome facilities.
4.4. Fulfill the requirements of the access and intra-facility regimes.
4.5. Observe the requirements of the chaperone concerning the Rules of conduct and stay on the territory of the Cosmodromes.
4.6. Move around the territory of the Cosmodromes only:
- as part of their group;
- on motor transport for which a permit has been issued;
- according to the approved Program of visit;
- in the presence of a regime escort worker.
5. ON THE TERRITORY OF THE COSMODROMES IT IS PROHIBITED:
5.1. To transport/carry in large-sized luggage, except for cases indicated in the permit for the visit.
5.2. To transport/carry in photo and video equipment, except for cases indicated in the permit for the visit.
5.3. To transport/carry in information carriers (laptops, tablets, power banks, USB flash drives and other information carriers), except for cases of using these carriers in hotels located on the territory of the Cosmodromes. To transport/carry in any Kind AND type of weapon, flammable, explosive, poisonous, toxic substances, piercing and easily breakable items.
5.4. To transport/carry in liquid/drinks in any opaque container (thermos, tin can, etc.). To drink alcohol-containing products, use narcotic or psychotropic substances, be in a state of alcoholic, narcotic or toxic intoxication.
5.5. To accept things, items from unauthorized persons and pass them to anyone. To smoke outside designated places.
5.6. To climb over, cross over barrier fences and enter prohibited zones.
5.7. To use radio communication, radio technical devices and other means of information transmission (except for personal mobile phones in accordance with the stay program).
5.8. To transport/carry in and launch any types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
5.9. To create situations interfering with the work of Cosmodrome personnel.
5.10. To pass and be on technical territories and special facilities of the Cosmodromes outside zones defined by the Program of stay, to touch any operating equipment.
5.11. To carry out film, video and photo shooting without permission for conducting amateur photo, video shooting.
5.12. Not to fulfill the requirements of security workers performing their official duties, as well as officials exercising powers to ensure the access and intra-facility regime on the territory of the Cosmodromes.
5.13. To apply inscriptions, images, place informational and advertising materials on buildings and structures of the Cosmodromes.
5.14. To move on bicycles, scooters, roller skates and other transport and sports means, except for wheelchairs.
5.15. To visit cosmodrome facilities with animals.
5.16. To be in dirty clothes, with luggage, items, food products (including drinks and ice cream in open packaging).
5.17. To litter and pollute the territory, buildings, structures and equipment of the Cosmodromes.
5.18. To independently cross the checkpoints of the city of Baikonur and Tsiolkovsky CATF, as well as the Cosmodromes without an accompanying person and/or the presence of documents giving the right to stay in the city/CATF and/or at the Cosmodromes.
5.19. For persons residing in hotels located on the territory of the Baikonur cosmodrome, to leave the territory of the hotel if entry/departure is not provided for by the Program of stay.
5.2. To transport/carry in photo and video equipment, except for cases indicated in the permit for the visit.
5.3. To transport/carry in information carriers (laptops, tablets, power banks, USB flash drives and other information carriers), except for cases of using these carriers in hotels located on the territory of the Cosmodromes. To transport/carry in any Kind AND type of weapon, flammable, explosive, poisonous, toxic substances, piercing and easily breakable items.
5.4. To transport/carry in liquid/drinks in any opaque container (thermos, tin can, etc.). To drink alcohol-containing products, use narcotic or psychotropic substances, be in a state of alcoholic, narcotic or toxic intoxication.
5.5. To accept things, items from unauthorized persons and pass them to anyone. To smoke outside designated places.
5.6. To climb over, cross over barrier fences and enter prohibited zones.
5.7. To use radio communication, radio technical devices and other means of information transmission (except for personal mobile phones in accordance with the stay program).
5.8. To transport/carry in and launch any types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
5.9. To create situations interfering with the work of Cosmodrome personnel.
5.10. To pass and be on technical territories and special facilities of the Cosmodromes outside zones defined by the Program of stay, to touch any operating equipment.
5.11. To carry out film, video and photo shooting without permission for conducting amateur photo, video shooting.
5.12. Not to fulfill the requirements of security workers performing their official duties, as well as officials exercising powers to ensure the access and intra-facility regime on the territory of the Cosmodromes.
5.13. To apply inscriptions, images, place informational and advertising materials on buildings and structures of the Cosmodromes.
5.14. To move on bicycles, scooters, roller skates and other transport and sports means, except for wheelchairs.
5.15. To visit cosmodrome facilities with animals.
5.16. To be in dirty clothes, with luggage, items, food products (including drinks and ice cream in open packaging).
5.17. To litter and pollute the territory, buildings, structures and equipment of the Cosmodromes.
5.18. To independently cross the checkpoints of the city of Baikonur and Tsiolkovsky CATF, as well as the Cosmodromes without an accompanying person and/or the presence of documents giving the right to stay in the city/CATF and/or at the Cosmodromes.
5.19. For persons residing in hotels located on the territory of the Baikonur cosmodrome, to leave the territory of the hotel if entry/departure is not provided for by the Program of stay.