The countdown continues and Valentina takes off. The launch is seen as the rocket blasts into the atmosphere, while people watch with binoculars. On June 16th, 1963 at 12:30 PM Moscow time, Valentina becomes the first woman to go into space. More scientists monitoring the entire launch. More women are seen working at scientific instruments. Valentina is seen smiling on the monitors. There are large crowds cheering and holding many newspapers with her face on them.