Once you've been in space, you appreciate how small and fragile the Earth is. Valentina Tereshkova earthfragilehave Change image and share on social
The missing toothbrush was nothing compared with the fact that the spacecraft was orientated to ascend, not descend. I would have gone up and up instead of going back down to the ground. Valentina Tereshkova ascendbackcompare 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
On Earth, men and women are taking the same risks. Why shouldn't we be taking the same risks in space? Valentina Tereshkova earthmanrisk Change image and share on social
We didn't have rest days or weekends because we had to get ready as fast as possible, so we could beat the Americans, who were also racing to send a woman into space. Valentina Tereshkova americanbeatday 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
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
After being once in space, I was keen to go back there. But it didn't happen. Valentina Tereshkova backhappenkeen Change image and 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
I would not say that female cosmonauts are not welcomed in the Russian space program. I must say, however, that all spaceflight hardware, including spacesuits and spacecraft comfort assuring systems, were designed mostly by men and for men. Valentina Tereshkova assurecomfortcosmonaut share on social