Monument to the Conquerors of Space

The Monument to the Conquerors of Space (Russian: Монуме́нт «Покори́телям ко́смоса») is a giant obelisk erected in Moscow in 1964 to celebrate achievements of the Soviet people in space exploration. It depicts a starting rocket that rises on its exhaust plume. The monument is 107 metres (351 feet) tall, has 77° incline, and is made of titanium. The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is located inside the base of the monument. Location and surroundings The monument is located outside the main entry …