Quotes by Valentina Tereshkova

“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 sparkli...”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“If I had money, I would enjoy flying to Mars... This was the dream of the first cosmonauts. I wish I could realize it! I am ready to fly without coming back.”

“One cannot deny the great role women have played in the world community. My flight was yet another impetus to continue this female contribution.”

“We believed each of us was worthy of being chosen... There is a bond, a comradeship, that never goes away. (about the five women who competed for the 1963 space mission)... Americans, Asians, every...”

“I think it’s tremendously important to meet people, to establish a connection and tell people about space... It can increase trust, and that is something that is so badly needed, today... An awful ...”

“I propose either to remove the restrictions on the presidential term, or to write in one of the articles of the bill the provision that after the updated Constitution enters into force, the incumbe...”