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.

As more and more women gear up for space expeditions, they can draw inspiration from Valentina Tereshkova–the first woman to fly into space. On June 16, 1963, Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut ...

Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who 50 years ago this Sunday (June 16) launched aboard the Soviet Union's Vostok 6 mission, set a world record by becoming the first woman in space. But her gender ...

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 ...

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 ...