32. Media phenomenon

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Andrew J King

It was at this point in the story I really went overboard with press images and photo-reference. Yuri has become a media phenomenon, and ironically, the more visible he becomes in this way, the more Yuri the person begins to … Continue reading →

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31. A dark secret

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Andrew J King

While Vostok took Yuri safely and efficiently into orbit, how it got him back down again was, for many years, an awkward secret. Part of the great propaganda battle between East and West was the race, not just into space, … Continue reading →

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30. GIVEN HALF A CHANCE

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Andrew J King

Fifty percent. That’s how some people reckoned Yuri’s chances of making it back. Asked about this afterwards, Yuri was dismissive: ‘Sometimes people trip over and break their necks walking along the ground.’ Continue reading →

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26. THE BIG LAUNCH

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Andrew J King

I love the atmosphere of a big launch – but space enthusiasts will notice one thing missing here: There is no count-down! Korolev’s team of leather-helmeted ground controllers didn’t work to a strictly defined ‘T’ launch-time. Instead, like normal aircraft … Continue reading →

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24. Yuri’s night before

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Andrew J King

I think everybody knows the feeling of ‘the night before’ something big. An exam, a daunting journey, or even just a trip to the dentist. Whether from fear or excitement, unable to sleep. It is interesting to see that as … Continue reading →

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