Space

According to multiple sources, including a book written by Gagarin himself, before the lift-off, the Chief Designer, Sergei Pavlovich Korolev, tried to cheer Gagarin up by telling him:

• "Now, off you go! Do a good job!"

This was said in a simple and supportive manner, aiming to encourage and reassure Gagarin before his historic flight.

Sources:

1. "Road to the Stars" by Yuri Gagarin

There is no documented instance of anyone named Jasmine traveling to the moon. The name "Jasmine" is most commonly associated with the Disney character from Aladdin, who is fictional.

Human space travel to the moon has only been achieved by NASA during the Apollo program. You can find more information about the Apollo missions on NASA's official website: NASA Apollo Missions

Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, India.

You can verify this information at:

• NASA - Kalpana Chawla Biography

It takes approximately 27.3 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth. This is known as the sidereal period. However, the time it takes for the Moon to complete a full cycle of phases (from new moon to new moon) is about 29.5 days. This is called the synodic period.

The difference between these two periods is due to the Earth's simultaneous orbit around the Sun. During the time the Moon completes one orbit around the Earth, the Earth has moved a significant distance along its orbit around the Sun, thus requiring the Moon to travel a little farther to reach the same phase.

Source: Space.com

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.

Here are some of the Moon's key features:

• Natural Satellite: The Moon orbits Earth and is bound to it by gravity.
• Size: The Moon is approximately one-quarter the diameter of Earth.
• Brightness: The Moon reflects sunlight, making it appear bright in our sky. Its phases change depending on its position relative to the Sun and Earth.
• Lunar Surface: The Moon's surface is characterized by craters, mountains, and smooth plains called maria, which were formed by ancient volcanic activity.
• Lunar Exploration: The Moon has been visited by robotic probes and human missions, including the Apollo missions. These missions have provided valuable insights into the Moon's composition, origin, and history.

For more information you can visit NASA's Moon Exploration site and ESA's Moon Exploration site.