12 April 1961, was the date of the first human space flight, carried out by Yuri Gagarin. This historic event opened the way for space exploration. In 2011, the UN declared 12 April as the “International Day of Human Space Flight” to remember the first human space flight and to promote the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes and to the benefit of humankind.
The resolution of 7 April 2011 called it a day "to celebrate each year at the international level the beginning of the space era for mankind, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development objectives and increasing the well-being of States and peoples, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to maintain outer space for peaceful goals."
Activities to promote the day have included photo exhibitions, conferences showcasing technology used for outer space, and the release of commemorative stamps.
Did you know?
- Did you know that to apply to be an astronaut a pilot must have completed 1000 hours of flying time in a jet aircraft?
- Saturn boasts 53 named moons, plus another 29 that are still waiting to be confirmed as actual moons before being officially named.
- The average temperature of Earth is 17.8 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile Venus, our solar system’s hottest planet measures in at 450 degrees Celsius.
- Snoopy, the Peanuts Comic Strip character is the astronauts' personal safety mascot.
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