The Baikonur Cosmodrome, a bastion of Soviet space exploration and the historic site where Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, was launched, is entering a new phase. Authorities in Kazakhstan and Russia have announced the auction of old and obsolete equipment, in a move that marks the beginning of a technological and geopolitical transition. According to Kazinform, the auction will begin on June 4, 2025, with a starting price of approximately 520,000 euros. Metal structures, measuring