Valentina Tereshkova
Russian cosmonaut, first woman in space
ποΈMarch 6, 1937 - Present
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πBiography
Valentina Tereshkova is a Russian engineer, member of the State Duma, and former Soviet cosmonaut. She is known for being the first and youngest woman in space.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦First woman to travel into space
- β¦Piloted Vostok 6 mission
π¬Famous Quotes
"If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?
"Anyone who has spent any time in space will love it for the rest of their lives.
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