Cambodia 1985 stamps Space Sputnik,Gagarin full set ☀ MNH**
Sputnik Launched on October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 was the world’s first artificial satellite. It was a 58-centimeter (23-inch) diameter polished metal sphere, equipped with four external radio antennas to broadcast radio pulses. Sputnik’s launch marked the beginning of the space age and initiated the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. The successful launch of Sputnik had profound political, military, and scientific implications, leading to increased investment in space exploration and the establishment of NASA in the United States.
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin’s historic flight lasted 108 minutes, during which he orbited the Earth once, reaching an altitude of approximately 327 kilometers (about 203 miles). His mission demonstrated the feasibility of human spaceflight and solidified the Soviet Union’s lead in the space race. Gagarin instantly became an international hero and symbol of Soviet achievement. His successful mission paved the way for future human space exploration, inspiring generations of astronauts and cosmonauts.
