👤 Valentina Tereshkova
Soviet cosmonaut; first woman in space (Vostok 6, 1963) and still the only woman to fly a solo space mission.
| Aliases | Valya, Seagull (call sign) |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova |
| Entity type | 👤 Person |
| Permanent ID | E003 |
| Parent topic | Science & Discovery |
| Wikidata | Q231552 |
| Wikipedia | Valentina_Tereshkova |
About Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova (born 1937) was a textile-factory worker and amateur parachutist when she was selected for the Soviet space program. On 16 June 1963, aged 26, she piloted Vostok 6 through 48 orbits of Earth — alone.
It was nineteen years before another woman flew in space, and twenty before Sally Ride became the first American woman to do so — the classic quiz confusion pair that Tereshkova settles permanently.
Timeline
| 1937 | Born in Maslennikovo, Russia. |
| 1962 | Selected for the Soviet space program. |
| 1963 | Vostok 6: first woman in space, 48 orbits. |
| 1983 | Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space — 20 years later. |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- First woman in space (1963)
- 48 solo orbits
- Only solo female spaceflight
- Call sign 'Chaika' (Seagull)
Relationships
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Key events | Vostok 6 Mission |
| Organizations | Soviet Space Program |
| Country | Russia |
Parent & Child Topics
Parent: Science & Discovery
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