Browse Assuntos Space travel 
Right: Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was without a doubt our most popular visitor. But the man who made a brave fight alone into the space, frankly had his qualms about an elephant ride and gracefully declined! Hence that extra-special smile and tip for ...
Daily Mirror
Yuri Gagarin at Sri Maha Bodhi
Major Yuri Gagarin offering flowers at Sri Maha Bodhi Vihare.
The Times of Ceylon Press
J. R. Jayawardene Addresses the Apollo Trio
The astronauts and their wives listen intently as the Minister of State Mr. J. R. Jayawardene makes his welcoming address at the Airport. Picture shows Alan Gordon (at extreme left), Richard Gordon, Mrs. Conrad and Charles Conrad (directly in fron...
Daily Mirror
Apollo Astronauts in Sri Lanka
The three U.S. Apollo astronauts, Captains Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean and their wives soared into space once again from the Katunayake airport at 9.30 yesterday morning after a three-day visit to the island. The trio flew to Katunay...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Yuri Gagarin at Ratmalana Airport
Bewildered by it all, the little Russian girl in the foreground burst into tears at the welcome to Major Gagarin at Ratmalana Airport yesterday.
The Times of Ceylon Press