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Soviet poster commemorating Yuri Gagarin
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Soviet poster commemorating Yuri Gagarin
Soviet poster commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes, and he made one complete revolution round the Earth in the Vostok 1 spacecraft, landing safely only six miles from the calculated point. Gagarin was killed while testing an aircraft on 27th March 1968
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12th 1960s 1961 Astronaut Commemoration Commemorative Cosmonaut Flight Gagarin Landing Manned Spaceflight Orbit Parachute Program Programme Rocket Russian Soviet Union Vostok 1 Weightlessness Yuri 12 March
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This print showcases a remarkable Soviet poster commemorating the historic achievement of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space. On the momentous day of 12th April 1961, Gagarin embarked on an extraordinary flight that lasted a mere 108 minutes but forever transformed our understanding of space exploration. The Vostok 1 spacecraft carried him on a daring mission, completing one full revolution around Earth before safely landing just six miles away from the calculated point. The intricate illustration depicted in this artwork captures the essence of Gagarin's courageous feat. It portrays him as an intrepid astronaut floating weightlessly amidst the vastness of outer space, symbolizing both his personal triumph and humanity's boundless potential for discovery beyond our planet. Tragically, seven years after his groundbreaking spaceflight, Gagarin lost his life while testing an aircraft on 27th March 1968. However, his legacy lives on as an icon in the annals of space exploration and scientific progress. This commemorative piece serves as a poignant reminder not only of Gagarin's incredible achievements but also of the collective efforts made by countless individuals within the Russian cosmonaut program during this pivotal era in history. It stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication and determination to push boundaries and venture into uncharted territories for humankind's greater understanding of our universe.
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