April 12, 2011, marks the fiftieth anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first space flight. Celebrate Yuri's Night with the documentary First Orbit on YouTube.
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Above and Beyond
Tonight, 119 parties in 32 countries will celebrate "Yuri's Night" — the 46th anniversary of mankind's first escape from Earth's atmosphere. It seems a timely opportunity to ensure that those of you in or around New Mexico know of the upcoming opportunity to attend James Doohan's send-off. On April 27th, a memorial will be held…
Live Long and Prosper
Happy First Contact Day! Only 56 years until the Vulcans land in Montana in 2063… In the meantime, click the above link for some great editorials, video clips, and documentaries about First Contact.