Valentina Tereshkova: the Vostok 6 milestone
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space aboard Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963.
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space aboard Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963.
The verified historical fact
NASA’s HEASARC chronology identifies the Soviet cosmonaut, mission and date. These establish the scope of the milestone. This short profile does not add unsupported personal details, political claims or current positions.
Avoid a common mix-up
First woman in space and first American woman in space answer different questions. The former identifies Tereshkova; the latter identifies Sally Ride. Nationality is part of the fact, not an optional detail to remove for a shorter headline.
Study with a comparison card
Write a question containing the exact phrase first woman in space, then answer it with the mission and date. On another card, add American to the question and consult our Sally Ride profile. Read the qualifier before choosing an answer.
What this source can establish
A chronology supports a historical milestone. It does not support claims about every aspect of someone’s life. This profile keeps its scope narrow and provides the source for readers who want to check the entry themselves.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Tereshkova’s spacecraft?
Vostok 6.