Instant Alert: The first woman in space almost didn’t make it back to Earth and she had to keep it a secret for 30 years

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The first woman in space almost didn't make it back to Earth and she had to keep it a secret for 30 years by Emma Fierberg on Apr 20, 2016, 12:51 PM Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to soar through space, flying solo on Vostok 6. As a Russian cosmonaut, this was her only in-space experience. She has gone on to pursue a career in politics.  Produced by Emma Fierberg Follow BI Video: On Twitter     Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011