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The '''Cosmodrome''' is located in [[Old Russia]]. Operated by the Russian Federal Bureau of Aeronautics, or [[PФбA]],<ref>[http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/06/destiny-alpha-gameplay-leaked.html '''All-games Beta''' : ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay Leaked'']</ref> the Cosmodrome was a vital link to space during [[human]]ity's [[Golden Age]], and centuries after the [[Collapse]], the remnants of forgotten [[colony ship]]s on the launch pad can still be seen.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref> Besides launching colony ships, the Cosmodrome was vital for its planetary array which maintained contact with the colonies, and for housing the [[warmind]] [[Rasputin]], who was responsible for protecting Earth from outside threats. Since the collapse, the [[House of Devils]] have made their lair here, with a [[Hive]] invasion force fighting to establish a beachhead for a larger invasion of Earth.

Every location in Old Russia except for the [[Gateway (Cosmodrome)|Gateway]] is within the Cosmodrome.<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> The ruins of the Cosmodrome tells some of the history of the Collapse; hundreds of civilian vehicles are seen outside the facility's walls trying to get in, with, with tanks parked on the opposite side of the entrance. The Colony Ship seen in the center had been one of the last ships attempting to escape the Darkness, but failed to launch due to a fuel line explosion.<ref name="CosRideAlong"/> The [[Devils' Lair]] is located in the center, underneath a [[colony ship]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo '''YouTube''' - ''Official Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair'']</ref>