Hey sky, take off your hat, I'm on my way! Valentina Tereshkova hatheysky Change image and share on social
I am deeply grieved by the loss of the crew of Columbia. I express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the astronauts. I believe that their names will remain as the bright sparkling stars in the universe and will light the way for those who will follow them on the difficult roads of space exploration. Valentina Tereshkova astronautbrightcolumbia share on social
The ideals of the party were close to me, and I have tried to adhere to those principles all my life. In essence, they are the same as in the Ten Commandments in the Bible. I will never change my convictions. Valentina Tereshkova adherebiblechange share on social
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? Valentina Tereshkova askcarrycommission Change image and share on social
It was very difficult to control the descent. At a height of seven kilometres, I catapulted out of my capsule and parachuted down to Earth. I was very familiar with parachutes because I was a sky diver before. Valentina Tereshkova capsulecatapultcontrol share on social
I am convinced that the modular structure of the Mir will be the main trend in manned orbital stations development in the next century. Valentina Tereshkova centuryconvincedevelopment Change image and share on social
One cannot deny the great role women have played in the world community. My flight was yet another impetus to continue this female contribution. Valentina Tereshkova communitycontinuecontribution Change image and share on social
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. Valentina Tereshkova argumentbackdesperately Change image and share on social
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. Valentina Tereshkova constantlyexplorationforward Change image and share on social
More women should actively participate in space flight. There are many well educated women working in the space industry; they are very good candidates. Valentina Tereshkova activelycandidateeducate Change image and share on social