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I see Earth! It is so beautiful.Yuri Gagarin
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I could have gone on flying through space forever.Yuri Gagarin
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I see Earth! It is so beautiful!Yuri Gagarin
4 Quotes & Sayings By Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934 in Gzhatsk, Russia. He died on March 27, 1968 during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. He became the first person to journey into space when he launched onboard Vostok 6 on April 12, 1961. Yuri Gagarin was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his achievements in space exploration
The Gagarin Museum opened in Star City in 2000 and houses exhibits dedicated to Yuri's life and achievements.