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1. 1. Beyond

   The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into Space

   

   On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin sat inside a tiny capsule atop a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile and became the first human to orbit Earth, circling the globe in 106 minutes. Beyond recounts that flight and the wider Cold War race, contrasting Soviet secrecy with American publicity as both sides pushed astronauts and cosmonauts, scientists and engineers to the limits. Using original research and eyewitness testimony, the book uncovers details that were hidden for decades.

   The 17152nd Greatest Book of All Time

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