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.
Read more about the life and accomplishments of Valentina Tereshkova.
Shanil Virani, Director of the John C. WellsPlanetarium, Harrisonburg, VA.
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