Yes, she ruined it for them. Two more women would flight just three years after her, they would perform a space walk, but that was cancelled after her flight.

Yes, she ruined it for them. Two more women would flight just three years after her, they would perform a space walk, but that was cancelled after her flight. I only mentioned that because she tried to act as victim of sexism, but she was is one of the reasons: She said she was sad so few Russian women have followed her into space, none at all for one 19-year period, > in that context it seems to me as though sexist assumptions by those in positions of power combined Nice try. Korolev, technicians etc were the one opposing women astronauts. Politicians 'and those at position of power' wanted women astronauts, but they lost argument after her flight. Communist party did more for women rights that any western politician. > You cannot shoulder the oppressed with expectations of perfect performance If you are buying this paternity propaganda bullish have a look at first Japanese astronaut. His backup was a woman with better qualifications. Mir crew had to sedate and restrain him, because he got panic attack. Doubt that would happen if she would fly.