https://en.sputniknews.africa/20250412/yuri-gagarin-guiding-star-for-africas-space-exploration-1071759871.html
Yuri Gagarin, Guiding Star for Africa's Space Exploration
Yuri Gagarin, Guiding Star for Africa's Space Exploration
Sputnik Africa
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first human in space, completing a 108-minute orbit around Earth aboard the... 12.04.2025, Sputnik Africa
2025-04-12T12:06+0200
2025-04-12T12:06+0200
2025-04-14T10:24+0200
russian essence
yuri gagarin
earth
space
podcasts
roscosmos
africa
sputnik africa
russia-africa cooperation
south africa
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e9/04/0b/1071792961_0:73:400:298_1920x0_80_0_0_bceddd729f9901769b8c8f2c09b03418.png
Yuri Gagarin, Guiding Star for Africa's Space Exploration
Sputnik Africa
Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who, aboard the first successful crewed spaceflight, boldly became the first person to journey into space. On April 12 of 1961, Gagarin completed one orbit of Earth in just 108 minutes.
We commemorate April 12, the day humanity pushed the limits of what we could imagine, Mr. Patrick Ndlovu, CEO of Infinity Integrated Solutions, and Board Chairman of the South African Space Agency (SANSA), said.Gagarin's trip was a milestone in space exploration, and the contributions of Russian space knowledge extend from that date. Many African countries, like South Africa, Kenya, and Algeria, are already drawn into the space race. And according to the expert, Russia is the driving force behind most of the South African ambitious space programs during the last few years. Discover more insights from our guest on the Russian Essence podcast, proudly brought to you by Sputnik Africa.*Mr. Patrick Ndlovu's opinion does not represent the South African Space Agency's (SANSA)You can find our episodes not just on the website but also on Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of Russian Essence Podcast.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Podcast Addict and Afripods.
earth
space
africa
south africa
russia
algeria
kenya
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2025
Samantha Arias
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0a/18/1063050346_115:0:834:719_100x100_80_0_0_1682778780537fd5aa8dd2536a012c1b.jpg
Samantha Arias
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0a/18/1063050346_115:0:834:719_100x100_80_0_0_1682778780537fd5aa8dd2536a012c1b.jpg
News
en_EN
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Samantha Arias
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/0a/18/1063050346_115:0:834:719_100x100_80_0_0_1682778780537fd5aa8dd2536a012c1b.jpg
yuri gagarin, earth, space, podcasts, roscosmos, africa, sputnik africa, russia-africa cooperation, south africa, spacecraft, space exploration, russia, algeria, kenya, education, nasa, sputnik africa, аудио
yuri gagarin, earth, space, podcasts, roscosmos, africa, sputnik africa, russia-africa cooperation, south africa, spacecraft, space exploration, russia, algeria, kenya, education, nasa, sputnik africa, аудио
Yuri Gagarin, Guiding Star for Africa's Space Exploration
Samantha Arias
Producer / Podcast host
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made history by becoming the first human in space, completing a 108-minute orbit around Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft.
We commemorate April 12, the day humanity pushed the limits of what we could imagine, Mr. Patrick Ndlovu, CEO of Infinity Integrated Solutions, and Board Chairman of the South African Space Agency (SANSA), said.
"As you can imagine, for thousands of years, human beings have always wondered what is actually out there, looking at the stars, looking at the sun. For the first time, we as human beings saw the possibility to actually touch, live and work in space. And therefore this day will always be remembered as the day in which human beings broke through what you call not 'the sky is the limit,' but 'space is the limit.'" Ndlovu stated.
Gagarin's trip was a milestone in space exploration, and the contributions of Russian space knowledge extend from that date. Many African countries, like South Africa, Kenya, and Algeria, are already drawn into the space race. And according to the expert, Russia is the driving force behind most of the South African ambitious space programs during the last few years.
"It's very interesting because since South Africa restarted our space programs in the 1990s, we have received most of our support from the Russian Federation. [...] Most of the successful satellite missions that Africa had undertaken, the largest of those satellites, were actually being conducted by the Russian Federation." he highlighted.
Discover more insights from our guest on the Russian Essence podcast, proudly brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
*Mr. Patrick Ndlovu's opinion does not represent the South African Space Agency's (SANSA)
You can find our episodes not just on the website but also on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of
Russian Essence Podcast.
