Yuri Gagarin Became The First Human In Space, 57 Years Ago Today | Mach | NBC News

On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, made history at the age of 27 by completing a single orbit of Earth in approximately 108 minutes. After more than 50 years, Gagarin’s journey is still regarded as a key moment in space history that paved the way for all future space endeavors that followed. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will find clips from NBC Nightly News, Meet The Press, and original digital videos. Subscribe to our channel for news stories, technology, politics, health, entertainment, science, business, and exclusive NBC investigations. Connect with NBC News Online! Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Follow NBC News on Google : Follow NBC News on Instagram: Follow NBC News on Pinterest: Yuri Gagarin Became The First Human In Space, 57 Years Ago Today | Mach | NBC News