Yuri Gagarin Becomes First Man to Orbit the Earth, 2 of 9

Yuri Gagarin's successful space flight aboard Vostok marked a historic achievement in space exploration. The Soviet Union celebrated this milestone, fulfilling the dream of Russian scientist Tsiolkovsky. Gagarin's orbit around Earth was met with global admiration and recognition, symbolizing a significant step in human space travel.

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