That’s what Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin yelled when his rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in what is now Kazakhstan. It means “Let’s go!” Despite American attempts to catch up to the ...
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The shocking death of the first man in space—and the Soviet cover-up that hid the truth for 45 years
On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin launched into the great beyond, becoming the first human in space. When he came back to Earth, Gagarin was looked upon as not just a hero, but the ...
If you were to take off from Earth on a clear day – the kind you want for a launch – you’d see the sky change colours before your eyes. It would shine a bright blue outside your window, becoming ...
The Shocking Death of the First Man in Space—And the Soviet Cover-Up That Hid the Truth for 45 Years
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin launched into the great beyond, becoming the first ...
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