Once you've been in space, you appreciate how small and fragile the Earth is. Valentina Tereshkova earthfragilehave 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
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
I see Vostok-6 quite often in the centre for cosmonaut training. And every time I pass it by, I stroke it and say, 'My lovely one, my best and most beautiful friend, my best and most beautiful man.' Valentina Tereshkova beautifulcentrecosmonaut Change image and share on social
A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women. Valentina Tereshkova activebirddevelop Change image and share on social
It doesn't matter what country or what political system you are from. Space brings you together. Valentina Tereshkova bringcountrymatter Change image and share on social
You don't think about the danger. The spaceship becomes your home. Valentina Tereshkova dangerhomespaceship 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
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. Valentina Tereshkova achievechildhooddream Change image and share on social
I never aimed to be on television or in the press. We all have a personal life, and being a public figure disrupts that. Valentina Tereshkova aimdisruptfigure Change image and share on social