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Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away at 87

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July 10, 2026 • 62 views
Original source: Space.com
Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away at 87

Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87.

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