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 TereshkovaI believe that a woman should always remain a woman and nothing feminine should be alien to her. At the same time, I strongly feel that no work done by a woman in the field of science or culture or whatever, however vigorous or demanding, can enter into conflict with her ancient 'wonderful mission' -- to love, to be loved -- and with her craving for the bliss of motherhood.
Valentina TereshkovaI see the horizon. A light blue, a beautiful band. This is the Earth. How beautiful it is! All goes well.
Valentina TereshkovaI 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