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Engineer Proves Wheelchairs Belong In Space Too

Michaela Benthaus, a European Space Agency engineer, just became the first wheelchair user to reach space when she joined Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft mission on December 20. The 11-minute flight took her beyond Earth’s atmosphere and back, making history in the process and opening doors for people with disabilities everywhere. Benthaus started using a wheelchair in 2018 after a serious bike accident changed her life forever, but she refused to let go of her biggest dreams of reaching the stars.

After landing safely back on Earth, she told reporters the flight was the most amazing experience of her entire life and shared a powerful message that resonated around the world. She urged everyone to never give up on their dreams, even when the odds seem impossible and everything feels out of reach. While experts point out that New Shepard flights are suborbital and don’t travel as far as full orbital missions to places like the International Space Station, Benthaus’s achievement still breaks down crucial barriers that many thought would take decades to overcome. Her courage and determination prove that space travel is becoming more accessible to everyone, regardless of physical challenges or what society says is possible. The mission demonstrates that with the right technology and attitude, the stars are no longer out of reach for anyone who dares to dream big enough.

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