What Happened
Wally Funk received her astronaut wings from Jeff Ashby, a former space shuttle commander, at a post-launch press conference held in the town of Van Horn. The presentation followed a space flight that also carried Jeff Bezos and his crew.
Jeff Bezos and his crew successfully traveled to space. The details of their flight and the specific nature of Wally Funk's participation were not elaborated upon beyond the presentation of her wings.
Key Facts
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Wally Funk received astronaut wings.
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Jeff Ashby, a former space shuttle commander, presented the wings.
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The presentation occurred at a post-launch press conference.
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The press conference was held in the town of Van Horn.
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Jeff Bezos and his crew traveled to space.