Which country leases the Baikonur Cosmodrome from Kazakhstan under an agreement that runs to 2050?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Russia
- Step 1: The cosmodrome was built by the Soviet Union. Step 2. Russia pays rent and operates the site. Answer: Russia. Why not the others: The others do not lease it.
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