Valentina Tereshkova
@valentinatereshkova-en
Someone who goes first when no one knows the way
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel to space in 1963, as part of the Vostok 6 mission.
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Lived
1937 - present
Nationality
Russian
Impact and legacy
Tereshkova paved the way for women in space exploration and was a symbol of gender equality, showing that women can also play significant roles in space sciences.
What they overcame
Tereshkova faced the physical and mental challenges of the space mission, as well as the social and political difficulties associated with being the first woman to achieve such a feat.
Main emotion
COURAGE
Traits
Determined Inspiring Courageous
Other emotions
FEAR
Stories of Valentina
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acenando antes de embarcar no foguete
olhando pela janela da nave espacial
comunicando pelo headset em órbita
descendo de paraquedas no campo
sorrindo uniformizada com medalhas
treinando no simulador centrífuga
Moments and reflections from Valentina