You can do more science on the ground than you can in space for the same amount of money. But there is some science you can not do on the ground. Helen Sharman amountgrindmoney Change image and share on social
When the history books are written in a thousand years, when space travel would have become routine, the moment that humans first left Earth will be of huge importance. Star City is a central part of this story and it deserves more recognition. Helen Sharman bookcentralcity share on social
Britain should definitely be part of a Mars mission. Helen Sharman britainmarmission 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
While we've taken seeds into space, and astronauts on the International Space Station have eaten lettuce they've grown, we haven't produced fruit in space, so we can't pollinate something. Helen Sharman astronauteatfruit Change image and share on social
We should be pushing our boundaries. After all, we Britons are explorers and adventurers. Helen Sharman adventurerboundarybriton Change image and share on social
Politicians and the government have become too interested in short-term gains. Of course, if you look at the direct financial returns in the short term, human space flight is expensive. But they need to look longer term. Helen Sharman directexpensivefinancial share on social
I'd love to go back to space, I don't know any astronaut who doesn't want to. Helen Sharman astronautbacklove Change image and share on social
It's very exciting that people could actually live on another planet. Helen Sharman excitlivepeople Change image and share on social
The government will see that human spaceflight is useful - for science and the economy - and inspirational. Helen Sharman economygovernmenthuman Change image and share on social
