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… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
From space, the earth appears predominantly blue; the clouds are brilliant white. Surprisingly, you don't see much green, although Ireland looks green, and so do Scandinavia and New Zealand. The deserts are brick red and really stand out. — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
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,… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
The advice I was given was just to make sure you look out of the window occasionally. It's something no astronaut ever gets tired… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
I get standing ovations at meetings when I say Britain should be involved in human spaceflight. Unfortunately, that goal has been blocked by a… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
It's very exciting that people could actually live on another planet. — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
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… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
I don't classify myself as the first space tourist because I wasn't as though I paid and had a holiday out of it -… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
We should be pushing our boundaries. After all, we Britons are explorers and adventurers. — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
From space, the earth appears predominantly blue; the clouds are brilliant white. Surprisingly, you don't see much green, although Ireland looks green, and so… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
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… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
The view from space is really very special. From the window, you can look back at the Earth and see the stars around you.… — Helen Sharman Copy Share Image
