From the 1960s onwards, women like Valentina Tereshkova, Sally Ride and Mae Jemison broke barriers ... Here are our favourite inspiring quotes from the women who made history in space travel – the ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

But while most of us could pop to a nearby shop, spare a thought for Russian cosmonaut Dr Valentina Tereshkova who only realised she was missing a vital part of her supplies when she was 144 miles ...

In 1963 Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to travel into space. It was a landmark achievement for the Soviet Union, and for women around the world. But what makes Tereshkova’s ...