Russia’s Valentina Tereshkova - the first woman in space ... Tereshkova’s radio code name during the mission was Chaika (Seagull in Russian). Also, visitors can see a copy of the logbook ...

Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to soar through space, flying solo on Vostok 6. As a Russian cosmonaut, this was her only in-space experience. She has gone on to pursue a career in politics.

MOSCOW, March 6. /TASS/. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin greeted the first woman in space - cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova on her birthday on Sunday, the Kremlin said. Tereshkova turns 79.