International Day of Human Space Flight
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| 2020 Date | 12 April 2020 |
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| 2021 Date | 12 April 2021 |
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 International Day of Human Space Flight HistoryThe International Day of Human Space Flight was announced by the United Nations General Assembly on April of 2011. The objective of the observance is to bring awareness to the importance of space science and exploration for technological development and growth of human knowledge. The International Day of Human Space Flight happens every year on April 12th to honor the first flight to space. The Soviet Yuri Gagarin went to space on April 12th of 1961. International Day of Human Space Flight - References and Related SitesUN: International Day of Human Space Flight | ||