First Human In Space Collection

Installation of Vostok spacecraft
Vostok spacecraft installation. Workers installing a Vostok spacecraft. Vostok were Soviet spacecraft used as part of the Vostok programme, which flew six manned spaceflights between 1961 and 1963

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
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

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), soviet cosmonaut and first man in space. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin driving through London, UK
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, driving through London, UK, in an open-top car. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

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

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

Gagarin in Cuba C014 / 0750
Gagarin in Cuba. Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968, centre), waving to locals during his visit to Havana, Cuba

Vostok 1 spacecraft re-entry, 1961
Vostok 1 spacecraft re-entry. Artwork of the Vostok 1 spacecraft during re-entry to the Earths atmosphere during the historic spaceflight by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Vostok 1 spacecraft landing site, 1961
Vostok 1 spacecraft landing site. Artwork showing Vostok 1 after landing in the Saratov region of Russia, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth, 1961
Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth. Artwork of the Vostok 1 spacecraft carrying Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) around the Earth as the first human in space on 12 April 1961

Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1, 1961
Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1. Orbital flightpath (red, on a map of the Earth) of the Vostok 1 spacecraft (upper left, call sign KEDR) that carried Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Gagarins return to Earth, 1961
Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut, artwork
W1-4 Gagarin portrait on white background Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, artwork
Launch of the Vostok-1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space, April 12, 1961. Vostok-1 made one orbit of Earth

Vostok 1 capsule separation, artwork
Vostok Capsule Separation Gagarin before landing. Like all manned Soviet spacecrafts the capsule has to separate from a service module

Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit. Computer artwork of the Vostok 1 capsule that carried Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) on the first manned flight in space, in orbit around the Earth

Young Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut

Cadet Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin as a cadet
Yuri Gagarin as a cadet. Gagarin (1934-1968) was a cadet of the Orenburg Higher Military Aviation School, Russia. He later became a soviet cosmonaut

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"Breaking Barriers: Yuri Gagarin, the First Human in Space" In a historic moment that forever changed the course of space exploration, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to venture beyond Earth's atmosphere. The journey began with the installation of the Vostok spacecraft, a marvel of engineering and innovation. On April 12th, 1961, amidst great anticipation and excitement, the Vostok 1 spacecraft was launched into orbit from Moscow, Russia. Yuri Gagarin, a courageous Soviet cosmonaut with dreams reaching for the stars, embarked on this extraordinary mission. As he soared through space at incredible speeds aboard Vostok 1, his name etched itself into history books as an emblem of human achievement. The significance of this feat was not lost on anyone when Gagarin's triumphant return was celebrated worldwide. In an unexpected turn of events following his successful mission in space, Yuri found himself driving through London streets in a grand parade. This symbolic gesture showcased how boundaries were shattered and unity prevailed across nations. Back home in Moscow, Russia reveled in their accomplishment as they proudly displayed the mighty Vostok rocket that had propelled their hero towards new horizons. The launch itself remains etched vividly in memory - an awe-inspiring spectacle witnessed by countless spectators who marveled at humanity's audacity to explore uncharted territories. Gagarin's journey did not end there; he ventured further to Cuba where he continued to inspire millions with his presence and charisma. His visit left an indelible mark on Cuban soil and solidified his status as a global icon. As Vostok 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere after completing its orbit around our planet, hearts raced anxiously until it safely touched down at its designated landing site. This remarkable achievement marked another milestone for mankind – proof that humans could traverse vast distances beyond our earthly realm.