India, Oct. 6 -- World Space Week 2026 gives us a chance to reflect on those who played a role in the history of human spaceflight. It started with Yuri Gagarin's journey into space and commercial spaceflights that became increasingly popular over the years. According to the latest data, there have been 746 individuals who went to space from 52 countries.

Which Country Sent the First Human to Space?

The Soviet Union became the first country to send a human into space when Yuri Gagarin flew aboard Vostok 1 on April 12, 1961. Gagarin completed one orbit of Earth during his historic 108-minute mission, marking a major milestone in the Space Race and human exploration beyond Earth.

Which Countries Have Sent People to Space?

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