April 12 - Cosmonautics Day

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Cosmonautics Day is one of the few memorable dates in the history of mankind, the appearance of which is not associated with wars, cataclysms or bloodshed. On this day, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin ventured into space for the first time. When is the day of cosmonautics celebrated and why is the flight of an astronaut interesting? We will talk about this in our article.

History of the holiday

Famous throughout the world, our compatriot - a cosmonaut named Yuri Gagarin decided to be the first to go into space. This memorable event took place in 1961 in the month of April. Cosmonautics Day since that time, by decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, has become an official holiday, which has been celebrated annually on the 12th since 1962.

Massive celebrations are taking place on the territory of Russia, congratulations are addressed to the cosmonauts of the state, and the memory of the great man who carried out the first space flight is also honored. In Ukraine, Cosmonautics Day is not so solemn. However, they do not forget about him.

April 12 - Cosmonautics Day

Almost 57 years ago the wholeThe world was shocked by the TASS news, which reported that the Vostok spacecraft, piloted by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, had been successfully launched from the territory of the Soviet Union. The ship was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and was the first in the history of mankind to make an orbital flight around the planet Earth, which lasted almost 2 hours. Thus, the flight of a citizen of the Soviet Union proved that man can exist and is in space. Thanks to Yuri Gagarin, a new profession appeared on the planet - an astronaut.

After 7 years, the domestic Cosmonautics Day gained official worldwide recognition, and according to the decision of the Council of the International Aviation Federation, it became known as the World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day.

Exploring the Universe

After the flight of the first cosmonaut, during each subsequent launch into space, the study of outer space was carried out. The cosmonauts tried to master more serious space technology, the program of scientific and technical research was expanded, the duration of flights and the time spent in space were extended.

4 years after the first manned flight into space, in March 1965, cosmonaut A. Leonov, wearing a special space suit, left the ship and ended up in outer space. His walk in space lasted about 20 minutes.

Astronauts from the United States of America 4 years later, in 1969, flew to the moon, where the crew landed on the surface. Also, since the mid-70s of the last century, the beginningto actively develop direct cooperation of astronauts of various states in outer space.

In our time, significant advances in space technology are noticeable: a huge number of satellites circle the Earth, spacecraft landed on the Moon, Venus and Mars. Some of them have left the limits of the Solar System, and carry messages to other intelligent life forms. Mars rovers move on the surface of Mars. Space explorers are making fantastic discoveries with various multifunctional radio telescopes in orbit.

April 2011

On April 12, 1981, the first manned flight was made under the American program called the Space Shuttle.

50 years later, after the first flight into space by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, during a special plenary session of the UN General Assembly, it was decided to adopt a resolution in which April 12 was officially considered the International Day of Human Space Flight. The decision to adopt this resolution was taken by about 60 countries.

In connection with these events, since 2001, many cities around the world have been holding a party-event called "St. George's Night". The initiator of this event is the non-governmental division of the Space Generation Advisory Council, which brings together about 60 states from around the world.

Celebration

Party event underThe name "St. George's Night" is a night version of Cosmonautics Day for those who wish to celebrate the holiday. As part of the memorable event, solemn events are held all over the world, which differ in direction and scale. These include thematic exhibitions, scientific seminars, various quizzes and experiments.

For young people who love parties and parties, the owners of nightclubs are trying to hold a grandiose show program. On this night, most cinemas broadcast films that are associated with the first flight into orbit.

Visiting the thematic site dedicated to the passage of St. George's Night, you can see a poster of entertainment and various events. So everyone can become the initiator of holding a holiday in their hometown - without any prohibitions.