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Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
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Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit. Computer artwork of the Vostok 1 capsule that carried Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) on the first manned flight in space, in orbit around the Earth. Vostok-1 was launched from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961. The flight lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes from lift-off to touch-down, and made one orbit of Earth. Gagarin died on 27th March 1968 in a plane crash while training for another space mission. The writing is a quote from Gagarin, and reads: " When I flew around the Earth with the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet looks. Mankind, let us save the beauty, enlarge and not destroy. Yuri Gagarin, April 20th, 1961."
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© Detlev van Ravenswaay
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork captures the historic moment of Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking journey aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft. In this computer-generated illustration, we see the Vostok 1 capsule gracefully orbiting our planet, showcasing the pioneering spirit and technological advancements of its time. The image showcases the vastness of space against a backdrop of Earth's mesmerizing blue hue. Gagarin's profound words echo through time as he reflects on his experience: "When I flew around the Earth with the spaceship, I saw how beautiful our planet looks. Mankind, let us save the beauty, enlarge and not destroy". Gagarin's flight on April 12th, 1961 marked a significant milestone in human history. Lasting just under two hours, this remarkable achievement paved the way for future space exploration and ignited a fierce competition between nations during the Space Race. The attention to detail in this artwork is exceptional; from every curve and contour of Vostok 1 to its fiery propulsion system propelling it forward into uncharted territory. This piece serves as both a tribute to Gagarin's legacy and an homage to humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our atmosphere. Detlev van Ravenswaay has masterfully captured this iconic moment in astronautical engineering history through his artistry. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our responsibility to protect and preserve our precious home among the stars.
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