In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space, completing 48 orbits around the Earth. Since then, women have racked up space firsts of many kinds… Made in partnership with The Royal Society. #BBCIdeas #WomenInSpace #Science #Universe #Space | BBC

Rare View: Space Station Crosses the Moon A rare and amazing moment the International Space Station (ISS) was captured passing in front of the Moon.The ISS travels around Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h, so the flyby lasts only a split second. Inside this fast-moving station, astronauts are living, working, and exploring the secrets of space. #space #SpaceX #NASA #fblifestyle | Cosmic Adventure