apr 12, 1961 - Vostok 1 (12th Apr 1961)
Description:
Date: April 12th 1961Who: Soviet Union
What: Vostok-3KA No.3 (Spacecraft)
Mission: Space Exploration
Aim: To be the first human orbital spaceflight in history.
Key Figures: Lasted 1 hour and 46 minutes, weighed 2400kg when landing.
Success: Yes.
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apr 12, 1961
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~ 64 years ago