Valentina Tereshkova
Astronaut

Valentina Tereshkova Net Worth

Valentina Tereshkova was born on March 6, 1937 in Russia and is a renowned Russian astronaut and the world's first female to journey into space. She spent just under three days in orbit and in 2014, she was one of the Olympic flag carriers. Her accomplishments have made her a symbol of female empowerment and a role model for aspiring astronauts.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 6, 1937
Birth Place Russia
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth

Valentina Tereshkova, often recognized as the prominent Russian astronaut, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. Tereshkova gained global acclaim when she became the first woman to travel to space, aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft, back in 1963. Her monumental achievement paved the way for countless other women in the field of space exploration. Despite her groundbreaking feat, Tereshkova's net worth remains relatively modest, reflecting her focus on scientific accomplishments rather than personal wealth.

About

Russian Astronaut and the world's first female to journey into space. She spent just under three days in orbit. In 2014, she was one of the Olympic flag carriers.

Before Fame

She became interested in parachuting when she was a young girl, and trained in skydiving as part of the local AeroClub.

Trivia

She was chosen from 400 people to be a part of an USSR expedition on the Vostok 6.

Family Life

She married fellow Astronaut Andrian Nikolayev in 1963. They had a daughter, Elena, before divorcing in 1982. She later remarried Yuliy G. Shaposhnikov.

Associated With

Like American Sally Ride, she was the first woman from her country to go to space.

Some Valentina Tereshkova images

About the author

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