On July 17, 1975, the United States’ Apollo and the Soviet Union’s Soyuz spacecraft successfully docked in Earth orbit. The mission was part of the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), the world’s first international human spaceflight. Launched on July 15, the two spacecraft met in orbit after precise maneuvers. Commanders Thomas P. Stafford and Alexei Leonov shared the first historic handshake in space. The crews spent nearly two days together conducting scientific experiments

Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet cosmonaut who made history on April 12, 1961. He became the first human to travel into outer space aboard Vostok 1. Gagarin completed one full orbit of Earth in just 108 minutes. His mission proved that humans could survive and function in space. He earned global recognition as a symbol of courage and exploration. Gagarin was awarded the title “Hero of the Soviet Union.” He inspired generations to dream beyond the limits of Earth. His flight marked