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Yuri Gagarin: Comrade Kosmonaut
Highly detailed biography of the first man in space. Includes the pamphlet published to celebrate his return to Russia.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Picture of Gagarin in Space Suit
A large picture with very brief description of Yuri Gagarin in his orange cosmonaut suit. Link to a printable version included.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Yuri Gagaran (Level 2)
Brief biography, accompanied by a picture of Yuri Gagarin in his formal army suit. Printable version of page available.
Curated OER
Gagarin in Spacesuit
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
Gagarin & Brothers & Sister
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
Young Yuri
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
Young Gagarin & Boys
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
As a Foundry Man
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
In Pilot Gear
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
In Cockpit
Biography of the first man in space at the Russian archives, told through the use of numerous pictures.
Curated OER
See Explanation. Clicking on the Picture Will Download
This site presents a brief overview and newspaper clip documenting the first manned space mission. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alexseyevich Gagarin became the first human in space on April 12, 1961.