Space firsts: Who was the first woman in space? Identify the pioneering astronaut/cosmonaut and year of flight. Choose the correct name.
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Answer
Correct Answer: Valentina Tereshkova
Explanation
Given data
- Event: First woman in space (1963).
ReasoningValentina Tereshkova flew aboard Vostok 6 in June 1963, the first woman to orbit Earth.
Final AnswerValentina Tereshkova