North Texas aviation pioneer Wally Funk dies, aged 87

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Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87

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Grapevine's Wally Funk, who went to space, has died at the age of 87 - WFAA.

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Grapevine's Wally Funk, who went to space, has died at the age of 87 WFAAWally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87

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Here's how she broke barriers CBS NewsOklahoma-tied aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87 Yahoo

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Here's how she broke barriers CBS NewsPREVIOUS COVERAGE: Wally Funk honored in Grapevine FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthGrapevine's Wally Funk, who went to space, has died at the age of 87 WFAAHistoric aviator Wally Funk dies at the age of 87 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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As a young woman in the 1960s, she wasn't allowed to become a NASA astronaut.

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North Texas aviation pioneer Wally Funk dies, aged 87.

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Wally Funk was selected in 1961 as one of the elite women in the Mercury 13 program, finishing the same rigorous training program given to the Mercury 7 astronauts.

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**Summary:** North Texas aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who set an age record for space travel at 87 years old, has passed away. She was selected as one of the elite women in the Mercury 13 program and later became a NASA astronaut. **Why It Matters:** This story highlights the perseverance and