“Woohoo! I can’t wait.” On Tuesday, Funk accompanied Bezos on Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft’s first human space flight. “Now I’m going to go up with the best crew in the world and we’re going to show the world what can be done in space,” she stated before the launch. She is currently the oldest person to ever accomplish so, at the age of 82. Wally Funk, a pioneer of North Texas aviation, had a long-awaited trip into space. Bezos’ New Shepard spaceship also had a former female astronaut candidate from the 1960s. But Wally Funk, a North Texas resident, has been dreaming about space flight for more than 50 years. “Because God made it possible for her.”On Tuesday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rode a rocket that his team constructed to the edge of space, fulfilling his wealthy man’s dream. “Here at the church, we wear this “God is Big Enough” bracelets, and she’s taking my bracelet with her to space,” Williams added. But it was in it that she carried a bit of her home to the skies. On the trip, Funk was only permitted to bring a tiny bag that weighed no more than three pounds. If you want to, you can still accomplish it!’” Funk said.īezos also asked his brother, Mark Bezos, and Oliver Daemen, an 18-year-old Dutchman, to participate in the battle. You’re not going to be able to accomplish that! ‘You know what, it doesn’t matter who you are,’ I added. “We are overjoyed to see her realize her ambition,” Williams added. I’ve been waiting for this for years, and I just can’t wait for anymore.’” The world-record-breaking flight this week is only the latest in a long line of firsts. Laurie Williams has known Funk for a long time and describes her as the poster child for “it’s never too late to follow your dreams.” She added, “As a member of our church, she offers an energy level like no other.” “‘Honey, I’m going to be excited after I get off the ship,’ she responded when I inquired how excited she was. On Tuesday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rode a rocket that his team constructed to the edge of space, fulfilling his wealthy man’s dream. ![]() Wally Funk a pilot from North Texas, joins Jeff Bezos on board Blue Origin.
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