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Summary:Russia sent up the first spacewoman -- Valentina Tereshkova. Millions looking into their television screens saw pictures of Valentina transmitted direct from space- But the crowds gathering in Red Square were cheering a 'space double', for Valentina was partnered in orbit by Valery Bykovsky.
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Location:USSR CCCP IN SPACE RUSSIA MOSCOW MOSKVA
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