Yuri’s Night is an annual worldwide effort to engage a new generation in the passion and excitement of space. On April 12th, 1961, Yuri Gargarin launched on a 108-minute flight around the Earth, a mission that marked the beginning of human exploration of space. This pioneering effort is honored with an event that bridges continents and countries, and challenges a generation to create a positive... [read more]

Yuri’s Night is an annual worldwide effort to engage a new generation in the passion and excitement of space. On April 12th, 1961, Yuri Gargarin launched on a 108-minute flight around the Earth, a mission that marked the beginning of human exploration of space. This pioneering effort is honored with an event that bridges continents and countries, and challenges a generation to create a positive vision for the future of humanity. Yuri’s Night 2011 both marks the 50th anniversary of this historic occasion and celebrates modern space landmarks – from the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, to the final launches of NASA’s Space Shuttle, to the discovery of water ice on the Moon and Mars.