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Gagarin Cosmos

Gagarin Cosmos refers to the space programs and achievements associated with Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet cosmonaut who, in 1961, became the first human to orbit the Earth. His historic flight marked a major milestone in human space exploration, demonstrating that humans could survive and operate in space. The term also broadly encompasses the Soviet Union's efforts in orbital flight, rocket technology, and space science, laying the groundwork for future space missions and inspiring worldwide interest in exploring outer space.