The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on April 12th annually, to acknowledge the significant contribution of space science and technology towards achieving the peaceful use of outer space.

• 12 April 1961 was the date of the first human space flight, carried out by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen. This historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.
• The United Nations acknowledges that outer space offers significant benefits and is of common interest to all humanity. Through space exploration, we have made progress in many areas, including communication, navigation, and weather forecasting.