Tereshkova
Tereshkova, Valentina Vladimirovna (born March 6, 1937) is a Russian pilot, cosmonaut, and politician who became the first woman to fly in space. Her historic flight on the Soviet Vostok program marked a significant milestone in space exploration and gender representation in science and engineering.
Early life and selection for spaceflight
Tereshkova grew up in a working-class family and worked in a textile factory before becoming an accomplished
On June 16, 1963, Tereshkova launched aboard Vostok 6 and spent approximately 71 hours in space, completing
After her spaceflight, Tereshkova continued to hold public roles in the Soviet Union and, later, in Russia.