61 years have passed since Yuri Gagarin’s space flight

61 years ago 12 April in history USSR astronaut Yuri Qaqarin “EastWas launched into space for the first time in the history of human civilization. Today, this date is World Aviation and Celebrated as Cosmonautics Day. “Vostok-3A”Spacecraft 8K72 accelerator called 12 April In 1961 Ministry of Defense of the USSR It started from the 5th research landfill. From the start 12.5 minutes then the xomic ship was separated from the accelerator rocket and It was in orbit around the Earth. The first manned space flight mission in history 106 minutes had continued during.

Preparations for the flight by Yuri Gagarin and other astronauts began in October 1960 and ended in 1961. April lasted until the month. On April 8, 1961, by the decision of the state commission, Yuri Gagarin was appointed pilot of the Vostok-3A spacecraft. This flight mission was the beginning of a new era in the development of humanity’s orbit around the Earth with new technologies. April 9, 1962 USSR Ali Of the Presidium of the Soviet According to his decision, Cosmonautics Day holidaywas scheduled to be celebrated. On April 30, 1969 Council of the International Aviation Federation The decision to celebrate Cosmonautics Day at the international level was made on April 12.