Because we were orbiting the earth faster than earth spins on its axis, we went around the earth 16 times a day, an earth day, which meant 16 periods of lightness and 16 periods of darkness in 24 hours. Every… — 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
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
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
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
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
We should be pushing our boundaries. After all, we Britons are explorers and adventurers. — Helen Sharman Copy Share
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
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
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
I operated a periscopic TV camera so the commander, Anatoly Artsebarsky, could establish where we were heading. It is real teamwork on Soyuz. — Helen Sharman Copy Share
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… — Helen Sharman Copy Share
