Earth view from orbit. International Human Flight Day: Cosmos potential for the benefit of mankind UN April 12, 1961 forever went down in history as the day of the first flight of a person into space. Yuri Gagarin, a citizen of the Soviet Union, became the first conqueror of the cosmic & nbsp; spaces. Its historical flight opened a new era – & nbsp; era of development of the Universe, laying the foundation for scientific and technological achievements that changed the world. United Nations from the very beginning of the cosmic era & nbsp; recognized the enormous potential, which carries the study of the universe. Progress in the field of space technology has become a new measurement of human existence, expanding the horizons of knowledge and opening up new opportunities to improve the quality of life on Earth. The UN set itself the task of promoting the use of space exclusively for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all the peoples of the world. ~ 60 >In 2011, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Yuri & NBSP; Gagarina, the UN General Assembly proclaimed on April 12 by the International Day of Human Elevation into Cosmos. This day emphasizes the significance of space science and technology for sustainable development, international cooperation and increasing the well -being of all mankind. ~ 60 >~ 60 > read Also: space: what was asked Valentina Tereshkova 60 ~ p > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62The resolution of the General Assembly reflects not only the memory of the first flight into space, but also the recognition of subsequent outstanding achievements: the flight of Valentina Tereshkova-& nbsp; the first woman-cosmonaut-in 1963, the landing & NBSP; Nile Armstrong to the Moon in 1969, as well as Donks & nbsp; Apollo and Soyuz spaceships – the first & nbsp; international & nbsp; manned & nbsp; flight in 1975. In addition, attention is paid to the International Space Station, which symbolizes the constant, multinational presence of people & nbsp; in space and a unique example of international cooperation. 62 ~ space development has become a powerful incentive for the development of advanced technologies that today find the use of & nbsp; – & nbsp; from medicine to communications and navigation. Satellite systems developed for space missions have become an integral part of everyday life: they help predict the weather, provide communication in remote regions, monitor & nbsp; environmental conditions and eliminate & nbsp; consequences of natural Disaster. ~ 60 > In addition, the International Human Flight Day in Cosmos serves as a reminder of the importance of international cooperation. Despite the political and economic disagreements, the countries of the world must continue & nbsp; combine efforts for the sake of a common goal – & nbsp; peaceful use of space. 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 Also: Alexey Leonov about the Soviet lunar program