Wally Funk's Race for Space : The Extraordinary Story of a Female Aviation Pioneer
by
Sue Nelson
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1908906383
ISBN-13
9781908906380
Publisher
Saqi Books
Imprint
The Westbourne Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 6th, 2019
Print length
264 Pages
Weight
258 grams
Dimensions
19.70 x 13.00 x 2.00 cms
Product Classification:
True stories of heroism, endurance & survivalSocial & cultural historyPopular astronomy & space
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The inspirational story of a female pilot who led the way for women in space, written by an award-winning British journalist.
In 1961, Wally Funk was the youngest of thirteen American female pilots in the Woman in Space programme. Her mission was to become one of the first women astronauts. But a combination of politics and prejudice meant the programme was abruptly cancelled. Neither Wally nor the other pilots ever made it into space. Now approaching eighty, Wally is joined by fellow space enthusiast Sue Nelson as she races to make her giant leap before it’s too late. They travel across the United States and Europe – taking in NASA’s mission control in Houston and Spaceport America in New Mexico, where Wally’s ride into space awaits – meeting with female astronauts and trailblazers along the way. Touching on the Space Race and women’s achievements in aviation, this is the remarkable story of a courageous pioneer who could have been the first woman in space.
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