http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/04/50-facts-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-man-in-space/ Ideas, innovations and discoveries from the world of science Thu, 23 May 2013 23:31:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/04/50-facts-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-man-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-3469 Atlanta Roofing Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:53:01 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=6090#comment-3469 Yuri Gagarin had no control over his spacecraft. Vostok's reentry was controlled by a computer program sending radio commands to the space capsule. Although the controls were locked, a key had been placed in a sealed envelope in case an emergency situation made it necessary for Gagarin to take control. As was planned, Cosmonaut Gagarin ejected after reentry into Earth's atmosphere and landed by parachute. Yuri Gagarin had no control over his spacecraft. Vostok’s reentry was controlled by a computer program sending radio commands to the space capsule. Although the controls were locked, a key had been placed in a sealed envelope in case an emergency situation made it necessary for Gagarin to take control. As was planned, Cosmonaut Gagarin ejected after reentry into Earth’s atmosphere and landed by parachute.

]]> http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/04/50-facts-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-man-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-3468 Shena Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:56:14 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=6090#comment-3468 Yuri Gagarin’s great achievement was the beginning of the future and he made Russians feel proud. Yuri Gagarin’s great achievement was the beginning of the future and he made Russians feel proud.

]]> http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/04/50-facts-for-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-first-man-in-space/comment-page-1/#comment-3466 SuzukiSandy Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:44:19 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/?p=6090#comment-3466 Here's hoping two Russians can send a few New York Rangers into orbit 50 years and a day later. Rock the Red!!! Here’s hoping two Russians can send a few New York Rangers into orbit 50 years and a day later. Rock the Red!!!

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