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Yuri Gagarin
Soviet · Roscosmos
Days in space
1
Spacewalks
0
Missions
1
Lifespan
1934 – 1968
Biographical record
First human to journey into outer space, completing one orbit of Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961. Gagarin became a global symbol of human achievement and is honored every year on Yuri's Night.
Born
March 9, 1934
Died
March 27, 1968
Flight log
Missions flown
1 entry
