In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to journey to space orbiting Earth in the Vostok 6 space capsule. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Valentina Tereshkova, first woman in space, had to practice for zero-gravity eating as part of her training. Corbis/Hulton-Deutsch Collection 1937: Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to travel ...

Published On 16 Jun 201316 Jun 2013 Tereshkova, a member of the Young Communist League, was the perfect role model for Soviet girls [EPA] On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova, sealed inside her ...

TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished a happy birthday to Valentina Tereshkova who became the first woman in space in 1963. The message of congratulations was posted on the Kremlin ...