Historical Events tagged with "vostok"

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Space Exploration

Nikolayev's Landmark Microgravity Flight

August 11th, 1962 62 years ago

Andrian Nikolayev was launched aboard Vostok 3 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, becoming the first person to experience microgravity. This mission, aimed at advancing human spaceflight, demonstrated the capabilities of Vostok spacecraft. Nikolayev orbited the Earth multiple times during the flight, showcasing the practical applications of space travel for future missions.

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