50th anniversary of the first man in space

Gagarin, World's First Spaceman (1961) - extract 15 Mar 2011 This Soviet-made newsreel records cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-68), the first man to journey into outer space, as he returns to a hero's welcome in Moscow on 12 April 1961. Following a motorcade through the city, he is personally praised by the then Communist leader Nikita Khrushchev during a mass rally in Red Square.This film is part of the ETV collection. Amassed over half a century, it specialises in documentary footage of all aspects of life, society and history in both the UK and the former socialist world, with materials source... [More]

International Partners Celebrate Gagarin's Golden Anniversary 11 Apr 2011Russian and American space officials gathered at the Cosmonautics Museum in Moscow on April 11 on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first human in space Yuri Gagarin, to commemorate this historic achievement.Source: NASAtelevision - YouTube

What a great personal achievment for this man and for the Russian people. Very courageous endeavour indeed. Sad to see Yuri Gagarin died in a plane crash in 1968. The world will never forget him.

I always like statue. http://www.google.hr/images?hl=hr&q=gagarin%20statue&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1138&bih=535

April 12 marks 50 years since cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to enter space. He certainly was a hero and a brave man. I cannot imagine how he felt as that rocket was taking him to a whole new era in space in that " tin can". What a man !!

Raising a glass of (virtual) vodka to you, Comrade.

I cannot imagine how he felt as that rocket was taking him to a whole new era in space in that " tin can". He always said he wasn't nervous. Those pioneering cosmonauts and astronauts were true heroes.

Yes let us raise of vodka to Yuri Gagarin a brave Comrade long may you rest in peace where ever you are hail and farewell on the fifthist anniversay of your flight into space.

When I was younger I used to be obsessed with space, and Gagarin's 1961 spaceflight stood out to me as one of the most important moments in history. Yuri Gagarin was truly one of the greatest pioneers in exploration and expanding the limits of imagination.

Gagarin's Golden Anniversary Celebration at the Grand Kremlin Palace 12 Apr 2011The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow was the scene of a concert and other activities paying tribute to Yuri Gagarin, the first human to fly in space. Gagarin's historic launch took place 50 years ago on April 12, 1961. Russian and American space officials and other dignitaries were on hand for the event.Source: NASAtelevision - YouTube