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When was Valentina Tereshkova born?
March 6, 1937
In what city and country was Valentina Tereshkova born?
Maslennikovo, Russia
Where did Valentina Tereshkova's parents work?
On a farm
What happened to Valentina Tereshkova's father?
He was killed during World War 2
Where did Valentina Tereshkova work when she was 16?
In a textile factory
At what age did Valentina Tereshkova leave school?
16 years old
Who inspired Valentina Tereshkova to volunteer for the Soviet Space Program?
Yuri Gagarin
Why was Valentina Tereshkova accepted into the Space Program?
She was accepted because of her 126 parachute jumps
How long was Valentina Tereshkova trained in handling extreme gravity and isolation?
18 months
Valentina Tereshkova and one other woman were the only women selected into the Soviet Space Program during that time. True or False?
False- Valentina Tereshkova was the only woman selected
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space, True or False?
True
What was the name of the Spacecraft that Valentina Tereshkova piloted on her mission?
Vostok 6
How long did Valentina Tereshkova spend in space?
More than 70 hours
How many times did Valentina Tereshkova orbit the Earth?
48 times
What challenges did Valentina Tereshkova experience on her mission?
There was a problem with the navigation system
How did Valentina Tereshkova overcome the challenges she faced on her mission?
She communicated the problem to the Soviet Scientists who developed a landing algorithm to fix the problem
