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Photo Baikonur USSR\" Soviet space launch complex \"Energia-Buran\"
Black and white photograph showing \"Energia-Buran\" on the installation. Baikonur Cosmodrome This is an impressive shot demonstrating the grandeur of engineering solutions and the atmosphere of preparation for historic space missions.
In the center of the image is the launch vehicle \"Energia\", installed vertically. On top of it is the orbital ship \"Buran\", distinguished by its aerodynamic shape. Its body is covered with black and white heat-protective panels, creating a contrast with the rocket.
The rocket is framed by massive service towers, which look like complex metal structures with platforms, ladders and cables. They emphasize the engineering scale of the project.The base of the rocket is surrounded by technical structures, including transport and lifting devices.
On November 15, 1988, \"Buran\" made its first and only flight.The launch was carried out with Baikonur with the help of the Energia rocket. The flight lasted 206 minutes, after which the ship successfully landed in automatic mode.
![Photo Baikonur USSR Soviet Space \](img-large/g/2UsAAOSwtvBnSDmD/s-l1600/Photo-Baikonur-USSR-Soviet-Space-Energia-Buran-lau.jpg "Photo Baikonur USSR Soviet Space \")
