The first woman in space was _______ from the Soviet Union.
- Sally Ride
- Valentina Tereshkova
- Mae Jemison
- Kalpana Chawla
Answer: Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space.