Day of cosmonautics

Description

Feast day of cosmonautics traditionally celebrate April 12, the day when the first human flight into space. In the year 1962 was issued a decree establishing a new holiday in the Soviet Union and in 1968 year to our country and other countries joined in, and the holiday has become global.

The space industry in Russia, and in many developed countries, pays great attention to, so in honor of the holiday celebrations are usually held at the highest level. The profession of astronaut is to honor all over the world. This day honors the heroes without the skills and knowledge that space exploration would be impossible.

The tradition of the day of cosmonautics

One of the established traditions of the holiday is "Yuryev night", which hosts numerous conferences, exhibitions, scientific discussions worldwide. First time "Yuryev night" was held in the year 2001 and was timed to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of the first human space flight.

In addition, the cosmonautics day state awards are given awards. The first person to congratulate the distinguished figures in space industry. Around the world remember the names of those who contributed to the development of aviation and cosmonautics, whose works and efforts have led to the fact that space has become to us a little bit closer.