: Valentina Tereshkova flew aboard Vostok 6 in 1963.
Ready to blast off? 🚀 If you're looking for an exciting way to teach 2nd graders about for the "World Around Us" (Окружающий мир) curriculum, you’ve come to the right place. Space exploration is more than just science; it’s a story of ultimate bravery and curiosity. : Valentina Tereshkova flew aboard Vostok 6 in 1963
: His entire flight lasted only 108 minutes —about the length of a long movie!. Space exploration is more than just science; it’s
: These two brave Soviet dogs were the first to travel into space and return safely to Earth in 1960. Their successful mission proved that humans could follow in their pawprints! 🇷🇺 The First Man in Space: Yuri Gagarin On April 12, 1961 , the world changed forever. Their successful mission proved that humans could follow
: He was the very first person to travel into space and orbit the Earth.
: As he looked down, he famously said, “The Earth is blue!” . 👩🚀 The First Woman in Space: Valentina Tereshkova Two years after Gagarin, another legend was born.