Valentina Terechkova
Valentina Terechkova is a pioneering Russian cosmonaut and the first woman to fly in space, completing her historic mission aboard Vostok 6 in 1963. Her groundbreaking flight made her an international symbol of women's achievements in science and space exploration. Terechkova orbited Earth 48 times during her mission, spending nearly three days in space. Following her historic flight, she became an advocate for women in space and served in various political roles within the Soviet Union. Her contributions have inspired generations of women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Born on Mar 06, 1937 (88 years old)
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