People are fascinated by space flight. It makes them interested in science, gets them asking questions and motivates them. Helen Sharman fascinateflightinterest Change image and share on social
You don't go into space just for the science. Economically, it is not worth it. I think the reason we should be in space is for the exploration; it's the human endeavour. Helen Sharman economicallyendeavourexploration Change image and share on social
There is good science you can do in space. There is stuff there you cannot do on Earth and we can gain understanding from it. Helen Sharman earthgaingood Change image and share on social
As the craft re-entered earth's atmosphere, it was coming in so fast, it heated up the surrounding atoms and molecules, and they became positively and negatively charged, and highly reactive, and began luminescing all around us. Helen Sharman atmosphereatombegin share on social
I operated a periscopic TV camera so the commander, Anatoly Artsebarsky, could establish where we were heading. It is real teamwork on Soyuz. Helen Sharman anatolyartsebarskycamera Change image and share on social
On Mir, the lights kept going out because it had developed so many electrical problems. Helen Sharman developelectricallight Change image and share on social
The advice I was given was just to make sure you look out of the window occasionally. It's something no astronaut ever gets tired of doing. Helen Sharman adviceastronautmake Change image and share on social
The view from space is really very special. From the window, you can look back at the Earth and see the stars around you. I just hope that more people from Britain get the chance to experience it. Helen Sharman backbritainchance Change image and share on social
Is a one-way trip to Mars ever really seriously going to happen? Surely that's morally reprehensible. However old people are, however much they say they want to go on a one-way mission, people should be thinking about the possibility of returning. Helen Sharman happenmarmission share on social
I get standing ovations at meetings when I say Britain should be involved in human spaceflight. Unfortunately, that goal has been blocked by a handful of people in high office. Helen Sharman blockbritaingoal Change image and share on social
