When Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space, the reaction was, if anything, more electric than when Sputnik launched. On April 12, 1961, the Soviets successfully sent cosmonaut Gagarin into space and brought him back alive. | American Experience | PBS

On International Day of Human Space Flight, a look at the life of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the first person to enter outer space. | Reuters

On April 12, 1961, for the first time in history, a human being traveled into space. His name was Yuri Gagarin, and this is the story of his flight. If you want to take a closer look at spacecraft like Vostok 1 and Sputnik 1, download the Solar Walk 2 app. It’s a 3D planetarium that contains high-quality models of celestial bodies and famous spaceships. 🚀 Download Solar Walk 2: https://solarwalk2.page.link/mis60 | Star Walk