Valentina Tereshkova

Valentina Tereshkova is a pioneering Russian cosmonaut, recognized as the first woman to travel into space. On June 16, 1963, she orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 6, completing 48 orbits over nearly three days. Her mission was significant not just for women's representation in space exploration but also for providing valuable data on the effects of space travel on the female body. Tereshkova is also an engineer and a prominent figure in her country, having held various political positions. Her achievement remains a symbol of female empowerment and progress in science and technology.