On this day in 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to enter outer space and orbit our planet. Tonight, science and space fans worldwide celebrate this milestone of human exploration with Yuri’s Night. Mika McKinnon tells us more about the man, his voyage, and the ways we honor him today.
Space & Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night, the 53rd Anniversary of Man’s First Voyage to Space
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