Anyone who has spent any time in space will love it for the rest of their lives. I achieved my childhood dream of the sky.
From Valentina Tereshkova
I am convinced that the modular structure of the Mir will be the main trend in manned orbital stations development in the next century.
I felt fine after 24 hours and asked the state commission to prolong my stay in space to three days. And I carried out the entire schedule. Could I have done that if I had been half-dead?
If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?
Russia is still the leader in world space exploration. But its position of leader involves great responsibility - we have no right to lag behind. We can and we must move constantly forward.
They forbade me from flying, despite all my protests and arguments. After being once in space, I was desperately keen to go back there. But it didn't happen.
To tell her that I joined the parachute club was too hard for me. I didn't want to trouble her; besides, I was not completely sure about the success of my new adventure.
One cannot deny the great role women have played in the world community. My flight was yet another impetus to continue this female contribution.
After being once in space, I was keen to go back there. But it didn't happen.
There was a lake beneath me, but the big, heavy parachute which had to be opened two miles above the ground couldn't be steered. My first thought was, 'Lord, they send just one woman into space, and she has to end up in the water.'
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