Valentina Tereshkova

If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

It doesn't matter what country or what political system you are from. Space brings you together.

On Earth, men and women are taking the same risks. Why shouldn't we be taking the same risks in space?

Once you've been in space, you appreciate how small and fragile the Earth is.

A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women.

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.

Hey sky, take off your hat, I'm on my way!

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.