History Daily: The First Woman In Space
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Breaking Barriers: The Soviet Quest for Space's First Woman
This chapter explores the Cold War space race, particularly the Soviet Union's initiative to send the first woman into space. It chronicles Valentina Tereshkova's inspiring journey from factory worker to pioneering cosmonaut, spurred on by Nikolai Kamanyan's recruiting efforts within parachute clubs.
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