Russia celebrates 60 years since Yuri Gagarin’s spaceflight

Monday April 12 marks the 60th anniversary of the first human space flight. Russia has been commemorating Yuri Gagarin’s 108-minute space mission, which marked a historic achievement for the Soviet Union. Jacco van Loon, director of the Keele Observatory, explains the significance of this trip. #YuriGagarin Subscribe: Livestream: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Visit our website: