First Human Spaceflight: Yuri Gagarin and "Vostok-1"

On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made the first human spaceflight aboard the "Vostok-1" spacecraft. This event marked the beginning of a new era in space exploration.

Background:After World War II, the "space race" between the USSR and the USA began, aiming for dominance in space exploration.

The Flight:

Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

The flight lasted 108 minutes, during which "Vostok-1" orbited the Earth once.

Consequences:

Advancement of scientific research in astronautics.

Initiation of manned space missions.

Strengthening of the USSR's position on the international stage.

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