Yuri Gagarin after returning to Earth, photo; licensed item; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; subject to license; Rights: © Bleek/zb Media.
Yuri Gagarin after Return to Earth 8
Description
Yuri Gagarin after returning to Earth, photo; licensed item; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; subject to license; Rights: © Bleek/zb Media. The photo shows Yuri Gagarin after his return to Earth in an airplane on the way to Moscow, on April 12, 1961, a few hours after his historic spaceflight with Vostok 1.
Scene: Gagarin is sitting relaxed in an airplane seat, possibly on a military or government aircraft, on his way to the official welcome in Moscow.
Appearance: He is wearing his olive-green overall.
Expression: His face shows relief, joy, and pride, possibly with a smile, as he prepares for the reception in Moscow.
Background: There might be Soviet officials, spaceflight technicians, or government representatives onboard with him.
The photo symbolizes the transition from cosmonaut to national hero, the beginning of worldwide celebrations, and Gagarin’s journey into history as the first human in space.
Additional information
| Lizenzgebhr | von € 35.- bis € 350.- |
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| Brand | History library |
