[nly]

I'm not sure how hitching a ride with another space agency is a huge achievement. For her personally yes, but it's hardly national pride stuff, is it?

That said, she had an OBE, so has been recognised.

[expedition32]

Do people take pride in rockets? Things like healthcare or a pension seem more valuable to me.

https://youtu.be/-4BRe0ZKTAc?si=Lk1yij8hDg_erZUj