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Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, 1961
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Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), in 1961, training in a module of the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Major Titov was the second person in orbit. He completed 17 orbits of the Earth on 6- 7th August 1961, just four months after Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. He ate two meals and slept aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft before re-entering the Earths atmosphere after 25 hours in space. He became a test pilot, but never returned to space. In 1995 he was elected to the Duma, the Russian Parliament, as a member of the Communist Party
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1900s 6 August 1961 Cosmonaut Flight Gherman Titov Program Programme Russian Soviet Space Flight Space Race Vostok German Titov
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This print captures Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov during his training in a module of the Vostok 2 spacecraft in 1961. Major Titov made history as the second person to orbit the Earth, following Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking achievement just four months earlier. On August 6th and 7th, 1961, he completed an impressive total of 17 orbits before re-entering the Earth's atmosphere after spending an astonishing 25 hours in space. During his mission, Titov not only defied gravity but also managed to eat two meals and even catch some sleep aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Although he never returned to space, he continued his career as a test pilot and later ventured into politics. In fact, in 1995, he was elected to the Russian Parliament (Duma) as a member of the Communist Party. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's remarkable advancements in technology and exploration during the mid-20th century. It symbolizes both Russia's significant contributions to space travel and its fierce competition with other nations during the historic Space Race era. The image showcases Titov's determined expression while highlighting his role as one of Russia's pioneering cosmonauts. As we gaze upon this piece of history frozen in time, we are reminded of mankind's insatiable curiosity for what lies beyond our planet and our relentless pursuit to push boundaries that were once thought impossible.
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