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Yuri Gagarine
On April 12, 1961, Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth in Vostok 1 (Vostok 3KA-3) on a flight lasting 108 minutes and became the first human being to leave the confines of the Earth's atmosphere.
| Sub-Class | Type of Record | Performance | Date | Claimant | Status | Id |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | Duration | 1 h 48 min | 1961-04-12 | Gagarine (URS) | ratified - superseded since approved | 9326 |
| K-2 | Altitude in elliptical orbit | 327 km | 1961-04-12 | Gagarine (URS) | ratified - current record | 9327 |
| K-2 | Greatest mass lifted to altitude | 4 725 kg | 1961-04-12 | Gagarine (URS) | ratified - superseded since approved | 932 |
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