1934-1968

Discusses the Soviet Vostok 1 mission, which made Yuri Gagarin the first human being in space. Also provides biographical information about the astronaut, including his reception as a hero upon returning to Earth.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of Yuri Gagarin, the first man to go into space.

Describes the 1961 flight of Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, as well as the scientific background to that flight and space exploration since then.

Describes the space race and the pioneering explorations achieved by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Describes astronaut training and what it is like to live in space, provides advice on becoming an astronaut, and relates, in graphic form, the experiences of three astronauts.