JarrodBaniqued OP t1_j54xanv wrote
Reply to comment by laughingnome2 in Question: Who holds the record for longest time between astronaut selection and first spaceflight? by JarrodBaniqued
That one was correct. Although someone suggested Wally Funk, and I think she’s the true holder of the record
CrimsonEnigma t1_j54xiu8 wrote
Thing is, the “Mercury 13” weren’t officially selected for anything.
JarrodBaniqued OP t1_j54xon3 wrote
Point taken. Slayton probably holds the record for all who went through government agencies and trained for an orbital-class mission.
TheBroadHorizon t1_j54xnn8 wrote
I wouldn't count her since the Mercury 13 were never selected as astronauts.
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