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One Giant Leap for Mankind: Humanity Steps into Cosmos

Human space travel stands as a testament to our innate curiosity and relentless pursuit of exploration. From Yuri Gagarin's orbit around the Earth in 1961 to the ongoing achievements of the International Space Station, each milestone has shaped our understanding of the universe and advanced human capabilities. As we examine human space travel's history and current state, it is important to anticipate the future. Space exploration is poised for remarkable breakthroughs with plans to return to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence, and the potential for manned missions to Mars.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

In the 21st century, however, using technology humanity has exceeded far beyond just using telescopes from the earth. Rather, it started placing them in earth’s orbits to observe stellar bodies much more efficiently and without any environmental disturbances. The well-known Hubble Space Telescope [launched on April 24, 1990] was placed in earth orbit at a distance of 535 km approx. and now the historic launching of JWST on December 25, 2021, is poised to continue the legacy