Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova is a Russian engineer, member of the State Duma, and former Soviet cosmonaut. She was the first woman in space, having flown a solo mission on Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963. From Wikipedia
The NS-31 mission marked the first all-women crewed spaceflight since 1963, achieving a safe suborbital journey and sparking discussions on empowerment and privilege.
