Wally Funk's Race for Space

In 1961, Wally Funk was one of the Mercury 13, the pioneering group of women who excelled in the 'Women in Space' program, outperforming many male pilots, including John Glenn. Sadly, just before her final training phase, the program was canceled due to a mix of politics and bias, preventing the women from flying. Undeterred, Wally became an influential aviation inspector and flight instructor, holding onto her dream of space travel. In this captivating journey, journalist Sue Nelson accompanies Wally, now nearing 80, as they explore key locations in the space industry, highlighting Wally's adventures and unyielding spirit in pursuit of her goals.