Yuri Gagarin

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  • Yuri Gagarin

    Yuri Gagarin
    Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino
  • The first time he became interested in being a Cosmonaut

    The first time he became interested in being a Cosmonaut
    He saw a Russian Yak fighter plane, that made a forced landing. The pilot emerged covered in medals, it impressed Yuri very much. Seeing them made a huge impact on him and his decisions.
  • His second school also impacted his decision to become a cosmonaut

    His second school also impacted his decision to become a cosmonaut
    In his secondary school, he studied mathematics,and physics, then went to study at a trade school where he became a foundry-man. He then joined a four-year technical school in Saratov. On his last year he was asked if he wanted to join a flying club. He agreed.
  • First Solo Flight

    First Solo Flight
    His first solo flight was one of the biggest impacts on his descicion to become a cosmonaut
  • Yuri Begins Cosmonaut training

    Yuri Begins Cosmonaut training
    He is approved to start training
  • Yuri Gagarin became the first man to orbit earth

    Yuri Gagarin became the first man to orbit earth
    He became the first man to orbit earth in Vostok 1.(His rocket)
  • Yuri Gagarin goes under observations and questioning

    Yuri Gagarin goes under observations and questioning
    Scientist study Yuri Gagarin to see if outer space had any changes on him. He also explained how and what was up outer space. He was asked multiple questions which later on helped scienctists develop more about the study of astronomy, and help develop ways for more people to travel to outer space. He proved that flying into outer space and making it back was possible. Also by proving that, it led to more cosmonauts flying into space which led to the development of astronomy
  • Yuri Gagarin Died

    Yuri Gagarin Died
    Yuri Gagarin died supposedly in a jetcrash when they swerved to avoid hitting bird and lost control. But there has been evidence that his death was not an accident. The jet they crashed into, a Su-15 fighter jet was flying an unauthorized path close to Gagarin’s MiG-15. His death was supposedly a setup by Stalin.