Deep in the restricted deserts of Kazakhstan lies one of the most surreal URBEX locations on Earth: the abandoned Soviet Buran space shuttles. Once part of the USSR’s ambitious space program, these massive orbiters now sit forgotten inside a decaying hangar at Baikonur Cosmodrome. Covered in dust, silence, and history, the shuttles stand as haunting relics of a collapsed era — a rare glimpse into the Soviet Union’s attempt to rival NASA’s space shuttle technology.

Explorers who dare to enter the complex are met with a breathtaking view: two full-size Buran shuttles slowly crumbling in the dark, surrounded by rusting cranes, collapsed structures, and decades of untouched equipment. This URBEX journey captures not only the eerie beauty of abandonment but also the incredible engineering that once aimed for the stars. From Cold War secrets to forgotten dreams of spaceflight, the Baikonur Buran hangar remains one of the most iconic and dangerous urban exploration missions in the world. For more content like this one follow us also on Facebook!