International Day of Human Space Flight 2024; April 12th.

FORUM: “Celebrating the first Human Space flight.” International Day of Human Space Flight 2024. Yuri Gagarin became the 1st human to orbit the Earth. He visited the United Nations with fellow astronaut Valentina Tereshkova after she became the 1st woman in space. The mission of the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) is to implement government policy and legal regulation, to provide government services and to manage state property in the field of space exploration, international space cooperation and joint projects and programmes in space, space research, missile and space technology for military purposes, strategic missile systems, coordination of the maintenance, further development and use of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) in the interests of civilian consumers, including commercial consumers, and international cooperation in this sphere, as well as the general coordination and management of the activities being carried out at the Baikonur space centre. The goals of the "Cosmonautics day" online class hour are to introduce the first cosmonaut, to promote career in space science and technology and reflect on the future of outer space. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #12April, #YuriGargarin, #HumanSpaceFlightDay, #YurisNight.

EVENTS: Celebration of the 63rd anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first manned flight into space. Every year on April 12th at 9:07 am Moscow time on #CosmonauticsDay, we start counting minutes until Gagarin’s return home in 1961. Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, his spacecraft, Vostok 1, completed a full orbit around the Earth, landing in the Saratov Region. The flight lasted for 108 minutes. Two days later, the capital and the entire country welcomed the space hero back. The world applauded the space pioneer. On Cosmonautics Day 2024, all of Russia’s regions hold special festive events, exhibitions, excursions, exhibitions, festivals, concerts, flash-mobs, quests and art contests for children.

Space Foundation Presents Yuri's Night 2024: After the view of the Total Solar Eclipse, immerse yourself in an atmosphere of out-of-this world excitement marking space milestones being celebrated around the world. Indulge in delectable culinary and cocktail offerings, participate in cosmic hands-on activities, get bidding in a silent auction packed with amazing offerings, and meet real-life astronauts – all while supporting educational programming offered by Space Foundation!. Come celebrate past space exploration and what is yet to be discovered. By participating, you'll enjoy a cosmic experience AND contribute to the advancement of STEAM education for future space explorers and innovators worldwide. Join us for Colorado Springs’ own Yuri's Night, the ultimate event for space enthusiasts and party lovers alike. Explore Yuris Night Agenda and get your tickets today for this stellar celebration!

FILM SCREENING - Apollo 11 - First Steps Edition Screening.

Celebrating Women Astronauts 2024.

LIVE: Russia Makes Third Attempt to Launch its First Heavy lift Spacecraft Angara-A5. 


Russia embarks on a third attempt to proceed with a test launch of its Angara-A5 space rocket after technical glitches prompted officials to abort missions at the very last minute for two days in a row. The launch of the Angara is intended to showcase Russia’s post-Soviet space ambitions and the growing role played by Vostochny. The Angara launch vehicle is capable of carrying payloads bigger than 20 tonnes into orbit. 

This launch is the first from Vostochny. Due to its location closer to the equator, Angara-A5 can deliver a heavier payload to orbit if launched from there rather than from Plesetsk, a Soviet-era facility where Russia has previously carried out three successful Angara test launches. Watch the Lanch of the Angara- A5 Space rocket!