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Wally Funk, Pioneer Aviator and Oldest Woman in Space, Dies at 87

Wally Funk, a trailblazing pilot and astronaut who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime advocating for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at 87. A

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Wally Funk, Pioneer Aviator and Oldest Woman in Space, Dies at 87

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