Cosmonauts Oleg skripochka, Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Wagner recalled that 59 years ago, Yuri Gagarin made the first flight into orbit.
The Russian crew members of expedition ISS-62 Oleg skripochka, Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Wagner recorded aboard the International space station the video message of congratulations on the occasion of cosmonautics Day. This entry was posted on the website of Roscosmos.
Starting treatment, the violins reminded that exactly 59 years ago, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person went into orbit.
“Our country, having won in heavy and exhausting war, showed the world its scientific and technological potential, and our scientists – the ability to perform complex tasks in the shortest possible time,” he went on talking Ivanishin.
In the final part of the speech of the third cosmonaut – Wagner – said that the inhabitants of our planet Yuri Gagarin will always be the first, and the face of the pioneer is now recognized worldwide.
“His smile will inspire a new generation of cosmonauts and astronauts. On the Day of cosmonautics! We wish you new achievements and victories, good mood and holiday atmosphere”, – summed up Ivan Wagner.
Cosmonautics day is celebrated in honor of the space flight of the first man – Yuri Gagarin. He went into orbit on 12 April 1961. In 1962 the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, this day was declared a holiday. In 2011, the UN General Assembly declared it as International day of human flight into space.
