What honorific title was given to Valentina Tereshkova after her historic space mission?
Hero of the Soviet Union
Order of Lenin
Order of the Red Banner
Order of the Red Star
Answer
Valentina Tereshkova was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union after her historic space mission. This was the highest honor that could be bestowed upon a Soviet citizen.
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