Trailblazing women in space quiz: Can you name the first five female astronauts in space?

These trailblazers opened the doors for others to explore the far reaches of space. (Image credit: Roscosmos/Creators Syndicate/NASA / montage by collectSPACE.com)

Before spaceflight became more inclusive, a few extraordinary women broke through the stratosphere — and the barriers of history.

The journey wasn't easy. These women came from different countries, backgrounds, and missions, but they all shared one thing: courage.

Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the women who made history above the clouds, this quiz will take you on a journey through courage, science, and the stars. Let’s see how many of these cosmic pioneers you can name!

Try it out below and see how well you score!

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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