International Day of Human Space Flight - April 12
Sat, Apr 12, 2025

International Day of Human Space Flight

On April 12, the International Day of Human Space Flight is observed in many parts of the world as a reminder of the remarkable achievement of the first human journey into outer space. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin, a citizen of the Soviet Union, became the first person to journey into space.

History

Vostok was a manned spacecraft, representing a powerful scientific breakthrough by talented Soviet engineers and designers. Gagarin spent 108 minutes in space, orbiting the Earth. This significant and unprecedented event marked the first step toward space exploration. A decree to commemorate this achievement was signed by the USSR leadership in 1962. Later, humans visited the Moon, and unmanned automatic vehicles were sent to explore many planets in the solar system. A new era in international relations began in 2000, with the International Space Station, manned by representatives from 15 nations, receiving its first crew. The flight control centers were located in Russia and Texas, USA.

Interesting Facts

More than 550 people from 40 countries have traveled to space.

  1. In April 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing an international holiday to honor the 50th anniversary of the first human journey into space. Russia’s initiative was supported by 60 countries.
  2. The crew on the International Space Station consists of 6 people.
  3. The team lives in space, completing an orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes at a speed of 5 miles/second.

Space science helps us address critical global challenges, such as climate change and food security. This holiday is an important reminder of the effectiveness of international cooperation.

When is International Day of Human Space Flight in 2025?

International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on April 12 each year.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Saturday April 12 2025
Sunday April 12 2026
Monday April 12 2027
Wednesday April 12 2028
Thursday April 12 2029

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