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Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
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Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik launches. It was a subset of the R-7 family of rockets.
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first man to orbit the Earth. He was launched onboard Vostok-1 at 8:07 Moscov Time and landed at 9:55 Moscov Time after a parachute egress near Saratow close to Smelovka on a field
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This print showcases the iconic Vostok rocket, standing tall against the backdrop of Moscow, Russia. The Vostok rocket family, derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM, played a crucial role in the human spaceflight program and was later utilized for various Sputnik launches. As an integral part of the renowned R-7 family of rockets, it symbolizes a significant milestone in aerospace engineering. The photograph also pays homage to Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, a true hero of the Soviet Union and an esteemed cosmonaut. On April 12th, 1961, Gagarin etched his name into history by becoming not only the first human to venture into outer space but also successfully orbiting our planet aboard Vostok-1. His remarkable journey commenced at 8:07 Moscow Time and concluded with a parachute egress near Saratow close to Smelovka on a field at 9:55 Moscow Time. This image captures both pioneering spirit and technological prowess as it takes us back to that momentous day when humanity took its first steps towards conquering space. It serves as a reminder of the immense achievements made during this era of intense competition between nations known as the Space Race. Detlev van Ravenswaay's stunning photography immortalizes this historical event while highlighting Russia's contributions to space exploration in the mid-20th century. This print is not just an artistic masterpiece; it represents mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our indomitable spirit to explore beyond Earth's boundaries.
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