Yuri Gagarin Collection

Yuri Gagarin onboard Vostok 1
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in the cabin of Vostok 1, the spacecraft in which he became the first person to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, artwork. Gagarin was born near Gzhatsk, Russia

Yuri Gagarin before launch, 1961
Yuri Gagarin before launch, in his flight suit and helmet, in a bus heading toward the Vostok 1 launch site in Kazakhstan, USSR, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 spacecraft after landing, 1961
Vostok 1 descent module after landing in the Saratov region of Russia, in the USSR, on 12 April 1961. Vostok 1 was the first spacecraft to take a human into space

Gagarin and Tereshkova, souvenir postcard
Gagarin and Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonauts, souvenir postcard. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was the first person in space. On 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, 1961
Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft. Close-up of the exhaust flames of the rocket launching Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) into orbit from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), soviet cosmonaut and first man in space. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin driving through London, UK
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, driving through London, UK, in an open-top car. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Yuri Gagarin as a student, 1953
Yuri Gagarin as a student. Students at the Saratov Industrial Polytechnic, Saratov, USSR, in 1953. At centre is Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), who later became famous as the first man in space

Sergei Korolev, 1961
Sergei Korolev (1907-1966), pioneering Soviet rocket scientist, during the launch of Vostok 1, the first manned space mission, in April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, souvenir postcard. This is one of many postcard designs issued in the Soviet Union after the spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), the first man in space

Vostok spacecraft transportation. Vostok spacecraft being transported beneath a helicopter in 1962. On the 12th April 1961 Yuri Gagarin had become the first human in space in the Vostok 1 spacecraft

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Yuri Gagarin, 1960s, (2023). Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 1961 (litho)
813841 Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 1961 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 1961.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth (12th April 1961), visits Britain, Tuesday 11th July 1961

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov, 1961. Pictured at Baikonur Cosmodrome, USSR. Korolyov (1907-1966)

Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, Russian cosmonauts, 1963. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin shakes hand with NASAs Gemini 4 astronauts, Edward H. White II and James A

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, the first man in space, 1961 (colour photo)
5234048 Yuri Gagarin, Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, the first man in space, 1961 (colour photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Valentina Tereshkova-Nikolayeva and Yuri Gagarin were heartily welcomed when they visited the frontier guards in Berlin
3638431 Valentina Tereshkova-Nikolayeva and Yuri Gagarin were heartily welcomed when they visited the frontier guards in Berlin on 20 October 1963 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth (12th April 1961), visits Britain, Tuesday 11th July 1961

Moscow. April 1962, 1962
Moscow. April 1962

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, c1963-c1964. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin with his wife, 1962. Gagarin (1934-1968) married Valentina Goryacheva in 1957. He became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Russian rocket engineer Sergey Korolyov with cosmonauts, Crimea, USSR, c1960. Korolyov (1907-1966) was the leading Soviet rocket engineer

Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut, 1960s. Gagarin (1934-1968) became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut, 1961. Czech postage stamp commemorating Gagarins (1934-1968) flight in Vostok, 12 April 1961, the first manned space flight

Monument to Yuri Gagarin, mid 20th century
Monument to the astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who came from Uzbekistan, mid 20th century

Yuri Gagarin, 1971. (Gagarin was the first astronaut to go into earths orbit)

Cross section illustration of Yuri Gagarin in Vostok 1 space capsule

Vostok 1 ejection seat. The cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin used this ejection seat to exit the descent module upon re-entry, after completing the first manned orbit of Earth

Voskhod 2 crew training, 1965
Voskhod 2 crew training in March 1965, before their launch into Earth orbit later that month. Soviet cosmonauts Pavel Belyayev (1925-1970, centre) and Alexei Leonov (born 1934)

First Soviet cosmonaut squad, 1961
First Soviet cosmonaut squad, in Sochi, Russia, in May 1961. This photograph was taken soon after the worlds first successful orbital flight, by Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin as a teenager, 1950
Yuri Gagarin as a teenager in Russia in 1950. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) later became famous as the first man in space. Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino near Gzhatsk, Russia

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

Mural above Ulan Bator Mongolia depicting the Russian Yuri Gagarin first astronaut in space and Mongolian people signifies peace

Illustration of Yuri Gagarin orbiting earth in space vehicle, space vehicle splitting in two, and using parachute to reach land after safely ejecting

Castro Honors Yuri Gagarin
Havana, Cuba: July 26, 1961 Cuban Premier Fidel Castro leans on the presidential palace balocony during a celebration for Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin

Gagarin in Cuba C014 / 0750
Gagarin in Cuba. Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968, centre), waving to locals during his visit to Havana, Cuba

Soyuz TMA-21 Gagarin on launchpad
Soyuz TMA-1 on launchpad. The Soyuz FG launcher carrying the TMA-21 spacecraft seen on its launchpad. The craft was named Gagarin in honour of the first man to fly in space

Gagarins pilot license. Pilot license of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968). Gagarin made the first manned spaceflight on 12th April 1961

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Yuri Gagarin: The Trailblazer of Space Exploration On April 12, 1961, history was made as Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space. Onboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, this Soviet cosmonaut embarked on a groundbreaking mission that forever changed our understanding of the universe. Before his momentous launch in 1961, Yuri Gagarin's determination and passion for exploration were evident even as a student in 1953. Little did he know that his dreams would soon become a reality beyond imagination. As he prepared for liftoff, an iconic image captures him before launch - confident and ready to venture where no one had gone before. The launch of the Vostok 1 spacecraft marked a pivotal moment not only for Gagarin but also for humanity. With every second ticking away, anticipation filled the air until finally, the rocket soared into space from Moscow, Russia. It was an awe-inspiring sight that left millions around the world captivated by this extraordinary feat. After orbiting Earth once aboard Vostok 1, Yuri Gagarin safely returned to land in what can only be described as a triumphant landing of both man and machine. The image of the spacecraft after landing in 1961 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Gagarin's achievements extended far beyond his historic flight; he became an international symbol of inspiration and hope. A souvenir postcard featuring him alongside fellow cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova showcased their remarkable contributions to space exploration. In an unexpected turn of events following his groundbreaking mission, Yuri Gagarin found himself driving through London streets in the United Kingdom. This surreal encounter with ordinary life highlighted how his extraordinary journey had captured global attention and admiration. Yuri Gagarin will forever be remembered as a pioneer who pushed boundaries and expanded horizons like never before.