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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.

— Valentina Tereshkova

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

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

A Bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without active participation of women... If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

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