Yuri Gagarin in Flight Suit before Launch

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Framed Print of Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961

Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was soon to become famous as the first man in space. He was launched in the Vostok 1 spacecraft and spent 1 hour and 48 minutes in Earth orbit. He crossed over Siberia, the Pacific Ocean, the tip of South America, and the southern Atlantic. Re-entry commenced over Africa, and Gagarin ejected from the spacecraft 7 kilometres up, over the Saratov region of Russia, parachuting safely to the ground. He became famous worldwide, and was made a Hero of the Soviet Union. He died in 1968 when the fighter plane he was flying crashed. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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Add a touch of history to your walls with our Framed Prints, featuring iconic images like Yuri Gagarin before launch in 1961. This framed print shows Science Photo Library's photograph of the first human spaceflight pioneer, perfectly capturing his momentous journey towards Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan on April 12, 1961.

A moment of anticipation. Yuri Gagarin, poised and focused, sits in the bus headed towards history. His iconic flight suit and helmet a testament to his bravery and determination. The rugged landscape of Kazakhstan unfolds outside as he prepares for the journey that will make him the first man in space.

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Premium Paradise Wooden Range A1 Premium Poster Frame (86x62cm) with A2 Poster (59x42cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")

Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")