Did you know the first woman and man in space began their journeys as farmers? The story of our planet's first space explorers is full of twists and turns that will leave you going "oh really?" Tune in to learn about these incredibly brave individuals and their adventures in pursuit of a seat aboard the successful Vostok program.

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"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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