Int’l Day of Human Space Flight being observed

International Day of Human Space Flight is being observed.

On this day in 1961 that a Soviet citizen Yuri Gagarin carried out the first human space flight, an historic event paving the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.

This historic event opened up experiences for humanity like never before.

The day also celebrates humankind’s remarkable progress in building a sustainable relationship with space and using the knowledge for the betterment of every inhabitant of our planet.