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ISBN	Wally Funk's Race for Space › By Sue Nelson Cloth Published Mar 2019 A thrilling biography of a pioneering woman who defied gravity and gender barriers to chase her dreams of space. Wally Funk was among the Mercury 13, the first group of American pilots to complete NASA’s 1961 Women in Space program. Funk breezed through rigorous tests, outperforming even John Glenn. Yet, the program was abruptly canceled due to politics and prejudice, denying these qualified women their chance to reach space. Undeterred, Funk became one of America’s first female aviation inspectors and flight instructors, never abandoning her astronaut aspirations. Sue Nelson chronicles Funk’s journey, from early aviation triumphs to her relentless pursuit of spaceflight, traveling with her across the US and Europe. This intimate portrait celebrates a true aviation trailblazer, highlighting her extraordinary achievements and unwavering spirit. Perfect for readers of aviation history, inspirational biographies, and untold stories of women in STEM. 1
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Wally Funk's Race for Space ›

By Sue Nelson

Cloth

Published Mar 2019

A thrilling biography of a pioneering woman who defied gravity and gender barriers to chase her dreams of space.

Wally Funk was among the Mercury 13, the first group of American pilots to complete NASA’s 1961 Women in Space program. Funk breezed through rigorous tests, outperforming even John Glenn. Yet, the program was abruptly canceled due to politics and prejudice, denying these qualified women their chance to reach space.

Undeterred, Funk became one of America’s first female aviation inspectors and flight instructors, never abandoning her astronaut aspirations. Sue Nelson chronicles Funk’s journey, from early aviation triumphs to her relentless pursuit of spaceflight, traveling with her across the US and Europe. This intimate portrait celebrates a true aviation trailblazer, highlighting her extraordinary achievements and unwavering spirit. Perfect for readers of aviation history, inspirational biographies, and untold stories of women in STEM.

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