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Sue Nelson

Sue Nelson is an award-winning science journalist and broadcaster. A former BBC TV science and environment correspondent, Nelson also was editor of The Biologist and currently makes short films on space missions for the European Space Agency. She received a New York Festivals International Radio Program award (2017) for her documentary about the history of women in space, called Women with the Right Stuff, that was made with Wally Funk.
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Wally Funk's Race for Space
Wally Funk's Race for Space (4 Formats) ›
By Sue Nelson
Cloth Price 26.99

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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.