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1960 Jerrie Cobb First woman to undergo the testing developed for the selection of the Mercury Astronauts. 1961 Jacqueline Cochran First woman to fly the highest to an altitude of 55,253 feet. More on Jacqueline Cochran More on Jacqueline Cochran 2 1961 Jacqueline Cochran Established a new altitude record for the T-38 aircraft by flying 56,071 feet. More on Jacqueline Cochran More on Jacqueline Cochran 2 1964 Jerrie Mock First woman to fly solo around the world. She made the flight in 29 1/2 days flying 22,860 miles.