The First Woman in Space

By Shanil Virani

Published June 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM EDT

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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.

Valentina Tereshkova, pilot-cosmonaut, first female cosmonaut, Hero of the USSR. Pictured as a Major of the Soviet Air Forces.

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Read more about the life and accomplishments of Valentina Tereshkova.

Shanil Virani, Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium, Harrisonburg, VA.

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