The first man to travel into space was Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, who achieved this historic feat in 1961. On April 12 of that year, Gagarin was launched aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, making a single orbit around the Earth in approximately 108 minutes. This pioneering journey marked a significant milestone in the space race and human exploration of outer space, showcasing the capabilities of the Soviet space program. Gagarin’s successful mission made him an international hero and emblematic figure in space exploration history. His accomplishment paved the way for subsequent manned missions and advancements in space technology.