Women in Space - Following Valentina (Springer Praxis Books)

* This is the only book that provides the full story of the role of women in space exploration.

* Previously unpublished photographs of various aspects of training and participation in spaceflights are included.

* Personal interviews with female cosmonauts and astronauts.

* Traces the history of female aviation milestones from the early part of the 20^th Century to the current space programme.