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Space station is a platform designed for humans to live, work, and conduct scientific research for extended periods in the vacuum of space. These structures, typically placed in low Earth orbit, differ from other spacecraft in that they lack their own powerful propulsion systems. Instead, they are visited by other spacecraft such as rockets and shuttles, which dock with them to transport astronauts and cargo. Space stations are engineered to remain in orbit for weeks, months, or even years. They

The First Human in Space Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was the first human to travel into space on 12 April 1961. He was born on 9 March 1934 in Russia. His family were ordinary farmers who worked the land. Yuri was the third of four siblings, and his older sister cared for him while his parents were working. From an early age he was a curious, diligent and imaginative child. A Passion for Aircraft In his youth, Yuri first learned metalworking and then attended technical school. During this time he

Laika, on 3 November 1957, became the first living creature sent into Earth orbit by the Soviet Union aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika, a stray mixed-breed dog from the streets of Moscow, was selected for this historic mission to test the effects of space travel on living organisms. Historical Background In the mid-1950s, the "Space Race" between the United States and the Soviet Union had evolved into a global technological competition. The Soviet Union gained temporary superiority in this