On this episode of Our Island Universe: We celebrate Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. In 1963, on June 16th, over the span of three days, she orbited the earth 48 times.
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Read more about the life and accomplishments of Valentina Tereshkova.
Shanil Virani, Director of the John C. WellsPlanetarium, Harrisonburg, VA.
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