Wally Funk Chosen for Blue Origin Space Flight

The video discusses Wally Funk's journey to space at 82, making her the oldest person to do so. It highlights her history with the Mercury 13 program and her extensive flying experience. The video also covers the preparation for the space mission, including medical checks and training, and details about the launch, such as seat allocations and the auction winner. Finally, it describes the experience of space travel, including the weightlessness and return to Earth.

What was the Mercury 13 program designed to demonstrate?

• That women could fly commercial airplanes

• That women could go into space alongside men

• That women could work in NASA's ground control

• That women could design spacecraft

How many hours did Wally Funk fly as a pilot?

• Over 25,000 hours

• Over 19,000 hours

• Over 15,000 hours

• Over 10,000 hours

What is the duration of the last-minute training before the launch?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

Who are the confirmed participants in the space mission?

• Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk, and a NASA engineer

• Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk, and two professional astronauts

• Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk, and a mystery auction winner

• Jeff Bezos, Mark Bezos, Wally Funk, and a professional astronaut

What is the officially recognized boundary of space that the mission will reach?

• 50 miles above Earth

• 60 miles above Earth

• 62 miles above Earth

• 70 miles above Earth