Kazakhstan is opening the doors wider to one of its most iconic attractions.

Foreign tourists can now obtain permits to visit the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome in just 10 days, a move aimed at boosting space tourism and attracting more international visitors, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

The announcement was made by Tourism and Sports Minister Yerbol Myrzabossynov during a government meeting in Astana.

Baikonur, the world's first and largest operational cosmodrome, remains one of Kazakhstan’s most unique tourism destinations. The streamlined permit process is part of the newly approved Baikonur Tourism Development Concept through 2030, designed to make visits easier and expand tourism opportunities.

The shorter approval period is expected to help tour operators create more flexible travel packages centered around rocket launches and activities during non-launch periods.

Kazakh officials also highlighted the tourism potential of several historic facilities transferred to Kazakhstan, including Gagarin's Launch Pad, where the first human spaceflight began, as well as assembly, fueling, and testing complexes.

These sites are viewed as major attractions for space enthusiasts but require modernization and investment. Authorities have already prepared project proposals aimed at attracting potential investors.

Expanding event tourism between launches will help maintain visitor numbers throughout the year while making better use of existing infrastructure.

The strategy appears to be working. In 2026 alone, more than 7,500 tourists traveled to Baikonur to witness rocket launches, underscoring growing international interest in one of the most historic locations in space exploration.

With easier access, new investment plans, and a long-term tourism strategy, Kazakhstan hopes to transform Baikonur into a year-round destination for travelers eager to experience the birthplace of humanity’s journey into space.