He was the firstA pioneer
Periodically one appears
One man, sent into the darkness
One sent against the unknowable
Bravely and patriotically
Sent with hopes
And many fears
He survived
Returned
And was one
Who conquered the unknown
Proving againThis race of flesh beings
Can overcome
All that stands before us
In peace
12 April 1961, Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, launching to orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1). His call sign was Siberian Pine. (From Wiki)
