What Happened
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer and the oldest woman to travel into space, has died at the age of 87. Funk was a member of the Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent astronaut testing in the 1960s.
Funk had a long career as a pilot and instructor, and she finally achieved her dream of going to space after a wait of 60 years. Her journey into space marked a significant moment, making her the oldest woman to have traveled beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Key Facts
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Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer, has died at age 87.
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She was the oldest woman to travel into space.
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Funk was a member of the Mercury 13.
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She waited 60 years to go to space.
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Funk was a pioneering aviator.
