Yuri Gagarin
First man in space
Biography Information
Born: 1934
Death: 1968
Hometown: Klushino, Russia
Current Residence:n/a
Children: Yelena Yurievna Gagarina, Galina Gagarina
Yuri Gagarin
He is getting an award for plying a plane in service to his country
Yuri Gagarin
Before Launch
Yuri Gagarin
During his launch to space
Yuri Gagarin
His Importance
Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space. He originated in Russia and flew in his Vostok Spacecraft. He was in space for 108 minutes. During his 108 minutes he orbited around earth and made history. He helped the Russians win the race to space. His mission was a complete success and was named Vostok 1.