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Vostok 1
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space.
Mission Overview
On April 12, Gagarin completed a single orbit of Earth in 108 minutes. The craft was fully automated, as doctors weren't sure how space would affect a pilot's mind.
Learning from History
"Gagarin famously hummed "The Motherland Hears, The Motherland Knows" during his descent."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Unknown |
| Rocket | Vostok-K |