Space Travel & Valentina Tereshkova

Who was the first woman to travel to space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Amelia Earhart

• Sally Ride

• Valentina Tereshkova

What year did Valentina Tereshkova go to space?

• 1971

• 1958

• 1986

• 1963

What was the name of the spacecraft Valentina Tereshkova flew in?

• Apollo 11

• Soyuz 7K-OK

• Mercury-Atlas 6

• Vostok 6

How many orbits around the Earth did Valentina Tereshkova complete during her spaceflight?

• 48

• 12

• 60

• 30

What impact did Valentina Tereshkova's spaceflight have on women in space exploration?

• It had no impact on women in space exploration.

• It encouraged and empowered women to enter the field of space exploration.

• It discouraged women from pursuing careers in space exploration.

• It caused a decrease in the number of women involved in space exploration.

How has space travel contributed to our understanding of the universe?

• Space travel has contributed by creating new forms of pollution in the universe.

• Space travel has contributed by causing disruptions in the space-time continuum.

• Space travel has contributed by spreading harmful bacteria to other planets.

• Space travel has contributed by providing direct observations, data, and samples from various celestial bodies and phenomena.

What are some challenges faced by astronauts during space travel?

• Extreme temperatures

• Alien encounters

• Unlimited food supply

• Radiation exposure, isolation, psychological stress, muscle atrophy, bone density loss, limited resources

What are some potential benefits of future space travel missions?

• Scientific discoveries, technological advancements, resource exploration, international collaboration, inspiring future generations

• Alien encounters

• Decreased funding for education

• Increased pollution on Earth