Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The first woman in space was:

  1. Sally Ride

  2. Valentina Tereshkova

  3. Mae Jemison

  4. Gus Grissom
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Explanation

Valentina Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space (1983). Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space (1992). Gus Grissom was a male American astronaut.

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