"The government will see that human spaceflight is useful - for science and the economy - and inspirational."
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Helen Sharman, born on May 30, 1963, in Sheffield, England, made history as the first British woman in space when she traveled aboard the Soyuz TM-12 spacecraft in 1991. A chemist by training, her journey to the cosmos was not just a personal triumph but a beacon of inspiration for future generations of women in science and exploration. Sharman's legacy transcends her remarkable mission; she continues to advocate for science education and the importance of pursuing dreams against all odds.
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"You don't go into space just for the science. Economically, it is not worth it. I think the reason we should be in space is for the exploration; it's the human endeavour."
Helen Sharman"While we've taken seeds into space, and astronauts on the International Space Station have eaten lettuce they've grown, we haven't produced fruit in space, so we can't pollinate something."
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"People are fascinated by space flight. It makes them interested in science, gets them asking questions and motivates them."
Helen Sharman"During launch, the outside of the rocket is covered in a protective fairing, so we couldn't see outside, but as soon as that was jettisoned, my first view of the earth was over the Pacific Ocean, which was this wonderful deep blue, with clouds just over the top, and sunlight streaming in through the window."
Helen Sharman"I hope there will be continued U.K. investment in human spaceflight to enable Britain to benefit from space travel in the longer term and that many more Britons - women and men - will travel into space."
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