Outer space is often called the future of mankind, and its development is the most promising field of human activity. However, in the historical dimension, until very recently, a person’s stay in space seemed impossible.

On April 12, 1961, it became a reality – the first spacecraft-satellite with a person on board was launched into Earth’s orbit. This momentous event was preceded by many years of hard work by many aerospace specialists.

On this day, we will learn interesting facts about the first flight, about the general designer of the ship, who became the Ukrainian Serhiy Korolev. 
During the cooking class, we will prepare food for cosmonauts.