Valentina Tereškova
Valentina Tereškova is a Soviet cosmonaut and the first woman to fly in space, having completed her historic flight on June 16, 1963, aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft. Her mission made her an international icon and a symbol of women's contributions to space exploration. Tereškova's flight lasted nearly three days and orbited the Earth 48 times, paving the way for future female astronauts. Beyond her spaceflight, she has had a distinguished career in politics and has continued to advocate for women's rights and scientific advancement.
Born on Mar 06, 1937 (88 years old)
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Valentina Tereškova was the first woman to fly in space in 1963.
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Valentina Tereškova was the first female cosmonaut, born in 1937.
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Valentina Tereșkova was the first woman in the world to fly into space.
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Valentina Tereškova is known for her legendary solo flight in 1963, marking a significant moment in space history.
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