The matter of fact is that Tereshkova's flight didn't end up in a catastrophe not because of what she did on the orbit, but despite of it. It was salvaged from the ground control, despite of her having a panic attack and going into unresponsive mode. Her claim on how she pleaded not to have the tech punished is simply ludicrous.
As did Belka and Strelka.
The matter of fact is that Tereshkova's flight didn't end up in a catastrophe not because of what she did on the orbit, but despite of it. It was salvaged from the ground control, despite of her having a panic attack and going into unresponsive mode. Her claim on how she pleaded not to have the tech punished is simply ludicrous.