Yuri Gagarin and the first man in space
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In this episode, we look at the life of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who in 1961, would become the first human to achieve space flight. This show looks at Gagarin's early years, how he got into the Soviet space program, the rivalry between the Russians and the Americans, his famous flight, and the his latter years. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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