What are some fun facts about Valentina Tereshkova?
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go into space. In 1963, she spent almost three days in space and orbited Earth 48 times in her space capsule, Vostok 6. That was her only trip into space. Tereshkova later toured the world to promote Soviet science and became involved in Soviet politics.
Where did Valentina Tereshkova go to school as a child?
Her father was killed during World War II, so her early life was difficult. Tereshkova did not start school until she was 10 years old. By the time she was 17, she was an apprentice at a Yaroslavl tire factory.
Who is Valentina Tereshkova husband?
Yuli Sháposhnikovm. 1982–1999
Andriyan Nikolayevm. 1963–1982
Valentina Tereshkova/Husband
What did Valentina Tereshkova say?
In front of the thousands in attendance, the Premier also announced that both the cosmonauts were awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal. All three made speeches from atop Lenin’s Tomb on the Red Square; Tereshkova said, “my father perished defending our country and my mother brought up her three children.
How old is Valentina Tereshkova today?
84 years (6 March 1937)
Valentina Tereshkova/Age
Who is the first woman to be born?
Many feminists see Lilith as not only the first woman but the first independent woman created. In the creation story she refuses to allow Adam to dominate her and flees the garden despite the consequences.
What is Valentina Tereshkova real name?
Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova/Full name
Valentina Tereshkova, in full Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova, (born March 6, 1937, Maslennikovo, Russia, U.S.S.R.) , Soviet cosmonaut, the first woman to travel into space. On June 16, 1963, she was launched in the spacecraft Vostok 6, which completed 48 orbits in 71 hours.
