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Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1, 1961
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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) around the globe as the first human in space. Gagarins historic flight took place on 12 April 1961 and lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes. The events labelled here include: launch (Baikonur) and landing (near Saratov), orbital injection, radio contacts (Z1, Z2 and Z3), radio communications, and loss of contact. The flight times are in Western European Time. Retrofire and re-entry took place over Africa, and included problems with descent module separation (yellow line)
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This print captures the groundbreaking moment in history when Yuri Gagarin became the first human to venture into space. Taken during his orbital flight on April 12,1961, aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, this image showcases the trajectory of Gagarin's journey around the Earth. The red line on the map represents Gagarin's orbital flightpath as he circled our planet, symbolizing a remarkable feat of human achievement. From launch at Baikonur to landing near Saratov, every step of this pioneering mission is labeled and annotated for historical significance. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, we witness key events such as orbital injection and radio contacts marked by Z1, Z2, and Z3. The diagram also highlights moments of communication loss and even problems encountered during retrofire and re-entry over Africa. Gazing upon this piece of artistry that combines geography with technological advancements, we are reminded of Gagarin's courage and determination to explore uncharted territories beyond our atmosphere. This image serves as a testament to his indelible mark on history as a true pioneer in space travel. With its intricate details and historical context, this print offers us an opportunity to reflect on how far humanity has come since that fateful day in April 1961 when Yuri Gagarin embarked on his extraordinary journey through the cosmos.
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