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| − | A '''spaceport''' or '''cosmodrome''' (Russian: ''космодром'') is a site for launching (or receiving) [[spacecraft]], by analogy with seaport for ships or airport for aircraft. The word ''spaceport'', and even more so ''cosmodrome'', has traditionally been used for sites capable of launching spacecraft | + | A '''spaceport''' or '''cosmodrome''' (Russian: ''космодром'') is a site for launching (or receiving) [[spacecraft]], by analogy with seaport for ships or airport for aircraft. The word ''spaceport'', and even more so ''cosmodrome'', has traditionally been used for sites capable of launching spacecraft [[Orbital spaceflight|into orbit]] around Earth or on interplanetary trajectories. However, rocket launch sites for purely [[Sub-orbital spaceflight|sub-orbital flights]] are sometimes called spaceports, as in recent years new and proposed sites for suborbital human flights have been frequently referred to or named 'spaceports'. |
| + | [[Space station]]s and proposed future bases on the moon are sometimes called spaceports, in particular if intended as a base for further journeys. | ||
The term '''rocket launch site''' is used for any facility from which rockets are launched. It may contain one or more [[launch pad]]s or suitable sites to mount a transportable launch pad. It is typically surrounded by a large safety area, often called a '''rocket range''' or '''missile range'''. The range includes the area over which launched rockets are expected to fly, and within which some components of the rockets may land. Tracking stations are sometimes located in the range to assess the progress of the launches. | The term '''rocket launch site''' is used for any facility from which rockets are launched. It may contain one or more [[launch pad]]s or suitable sites to mount a transportable launch pad. It is typically surrounded by a large safety area, often called a '''rocket range''' or '''missile range'''. The range includes the area over which launched rockets are expected to fly, and within which some components of the rockets may land. Tracking stations are sometimes located in the range to assess the progress of the launches. | ||
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A spaceport may also include [[runway]]s for takeoff and landing of aircraft to support spaceport operations, or to enable support of [[HTHL]] or [[HTVL]] winged launch vehicles. | A spaceport may also include [[runway]]s for takeoff and landing of aircraft to support spaceport operations, or to enable support of [[HTHL]] or [[HTVL]] winged launch vehicles. | ||
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