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Kazakhstan Steppe: A Unique Intersection of Space Travel and Local Life

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Kazakhstan Steppe: A Unique Intersection of Space Travel and Local Life

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  • Photographer Andrew McConnell was inspired to document astronauts' returns to Earth after witnessing a Soyuz spacecraft crash in Kazakhstan.
  • McConnell emphasizes the contrasting lives of modern astronauts and local nomads, highlighting their unexpected interactions.
  • His new book, “Some Worlds Have Two Suns,” illustrates the empty landscapes of the steppe interspersed with elements of space debris.
  • The Baikonur Cosmodrome has historical significance dating back to the USSR's space program, marking epochs like Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin's flight.
  • McConnell's work reflects on the changing landscape of space travel and Kazakhstan’s pivotal role in the past and present of space exploration.

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