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Wally Funk: Ageless Pioneer of Space | Texas News
Wally Funk, the trailblazing aviatrix and space pioneer who became the oldest person to fly to space at 82, has died at 87. A resident of Grapevine, Texas, she soared into history not just as a NASA-era Mercury 13 candidate denied a spot in the space program, but as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator — a relentless force for women in aviation. Her 2021 Blue Origin flight wasn’t just a milestone — it was a defiant statement that age is irrelevant when chasing dreams. Grapevine honors her as a symbol of grit and inspiration, proving that barriers can be broken, no…
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