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When was the first woman to travel in space?
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Quick Answer
Valentina Tereshkova flew into space on 16 June 1963. She became the first woman to orbit Earth.
The Full Story
Valentina Tereshkova launched aboard Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963. She spent nearly three days in space and completed 48 orbits of Earth. Her flight was a landmark in human spaceflight and a major moment in the history of women in science and exploration. Tereshkova remains an iconic figure in both Soviet and global space history.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 16 June 1963
2.About 3 days in space
3.48 Earth orbits
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