What Do You Know About Mercury 13?

The correct answer is 13. This means that 13 women passed the phase 1 examination of NASA's astronaut selection process.

Wally Funk is the youngest candidate among Jerri Sloan, Wally Funk, Bernice Steadman, and Jerrie Cobb.

Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. She made history in 1983 when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger as a mission specialist. Ride's achievement opened doors for women in the field of space exploration and inspired many to pursue careers in STEM.

Jerrie Cobb was the first American woman to undergo and pass all three phases of testing. This suggests that she successfully completed the rigorous testing required for a specific program or initiative. The other options, Myrtle Cagle, Wally Funk, and Marion Dietrich, are not mentioned as having achieved this milestone, making Jerrie Cobb the correct answer.

Eileen Collins was the first woman pilot to command a Space Shuttle mission. She made history in 1995 when she piloted the Space Shuttle Discovery, becoming the first female to serve as a pilot on a Space Shuttle mission. Later, in 1999, she made history again by becoming the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission, leading the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Collins' achievements paved the way for more women to pursue careers in aviation and space exploration.

In May 2007, eight surviving members of the group were awarded honorary doctorates.

In 1978, the U.S civil space agency first selected female astronaut candidates. This means that before 1978, there were no female astronaut candidates selected by the agency. This selection was a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and diversity in the field of space exploration. It opened up opportunities for women to contribute to space missions and further advance the progress of space exploration.

Eileen Collins commanded NASA's return to flight mission, STS-114 in 2005.

Jane Hart is the oldest candidate out of the Mercury 13 because she was born on October 28, 1927, making her older than the other candidates.

The Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent astronaut training in the early 1960s, were recognized for their contributions to space science with the Adler Planetarium Women in Space Science Award. The correct answer is 2005, as this was the year when they were honored with this prestigious award.