Global CelebrationYuri’s Night is a global celebration held annually on, or close to, April 12th. Commemorating both Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first space shuttle (STS-1) on April 12, 1981.
There have been as many as 350 Yuri’s Night events that have taken place across approximately 57 countries at one time. Combining space-themed partying with education and outreach, these events can range from an all-night mix of techno and technology at a NASA center, a movie showing and stargazing at your local college, to a gathering of friends at a barbecue. |
The Mission
• Empowering leaders: in making a difference, pursuing their dreams, and inspiring others to do the same.
• Building communities: working shoulder to shoulder on visionary projects, overcoming barriers and finding common ground.
• Bridging cultures: be they geographic, social or technical, we are all learning to speak each other’s languages.
• Encouraging science literacy: bringing people hands-on experiences and passionate storytelling to explore their physical world and nurture their love of learning.
• Promoting a sustainable and peaceful future: sharing “the Overview Effect” with all people, inspiring them to take ownership of our home planet and the future of humanity
• Building communities: working shoulder to shoulder on visionary projects, overcoming barriers and finding common ground.
• Bridging cultures: be they geographic, social or technical, we are all learning to speak each other’s languages.
• Encouraging science literacy: bringing people hands-on experiences and passionate storytelling to explore their physical world and nurture their love of learning.
• Promoting a sustainable and peaceful future: sharing “the Overview Effect” with all people, inspiring them to take ownership of our home planet and the future of humanity