Vostok Space Capsule 1961 2

Description

Vostok space capsule, photo; license article; original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; license required; Rights:
9 Bleek/zb Media. The photo shows the Vostok space capsule with which Yuri Gagarin flew into space as the first human on April 12, 1961. A “Space First” success of Soviet spaceflight.
Description of the capsule:
The Vostok 1 was a spherical space capsule with a diameter of approximately 2.3 meters, designed for one person.
It consisted of two main parts: the landing capsule, where Gagarin sat, and an instrument module, which was detached during re-entry.
The capsule was equipped with life support systems, a small window, and control instruments.
Significance of the flight:
On April 12, 1961, Gagarin launched with the Vostok-1 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome and orbited Earth in 108 minutes.
From space, he reported the famous word
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After re-entry, Gagarin parachuted from the capsule, as the Vostok was not designed for a soft landing.
The photo documents a milestone in space history that symbolized the Soviet Union’s lead in the space race at that time and laid the foundation for future manned missions.