First Wheelchair-Using Astronauts Make Historic Space Launch with Blue Origin

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Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer and paraplegic, became the first wheelchair user to go to space on a Blue Origin flight, highlighting advancements in accessible space travel and inspiring inclusivity for people with disabilities.
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- German engineer becomes 1st wheelchair user to blast into space PBS
- She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space CNN
- Blue Origin makes space flight history with latest launch. Here's how. USA Today
- First wheelchair-using astronaut touches down after ride to edge of space The Guardian
- Blue Origin launches wheelchair-user and 5 others on sub-orbital trip to space CBS News
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