International Day of Human Space Flight Apr. 12, 2026

Today, the world marks the International Day of Human Space Flight, a United Nations observance honouring the first human journey into space and the start of the space age for humanity. The date recalls April 12, 1961, when Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth, proving that people could leave the planet and return safely.

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Unbe-leaf-able
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Sep. 5, 2023Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
9,000-year-old handprints
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Trails leading to the gateway of nature.
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And so it begins!
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