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Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer and wheelchair user, became the first person with a spinal cord injury to travel past the Kármán Line aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, marking a historic milestone in making space accessible for people with disabilities.
Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer and wheelchair user, became the first person with a disability to travel past the Kármán Line aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, experiencing microgravity and inspiring others with her journey.
Blue Origin is set to make history by sending Michaela Benthaus, a wheelchair user and aerospace engineer, on a suborbital spaceflight past the Kármán line, marking the first time a person with a disability will fly to space. The mission aims to demonstrate accessibility in space travel and features a diverse crew, although the launch was postponed due to technical issues.
Vanessa Gorman, the wheelchair user scolded by Madonna for sitting at a concert, has spoken out, expressing no ill feelings and explaining that Madonna didn't realize she was paralyzed. Gorman shouted her love for the singer in response and enjoyed the rest of the show. This incident follows another faux pas during Madonna's Celebration tour, where she mistakenly included the late Luther Vandross in an AIDS tribute, prompting his estate to request his removal from the tribute.
Vanessa Gorman, the wheelchair user scolded by Madonna for sitting at a concert, has spoken out, expressing no ill feelings and attributing the incident to a misunderstanding. Gorman, a paraplegic, was surprised that Madonna didn't notice her wheelchair and responded by shouting her love for the singer. Madonna has faced criticism for this incident and for mistakenly including the late Luther Vandross in an AIDS tribute during her tour, which she has since removed at his estate's request.
During a recent concert, Madonna mistakenly called out a fan for sitting down, only to realize they were a wheelchair user, prompting backlash on social media. While some praised her for apologizing, others criticized the delivery and tone of her apology, with many emphasizing that fans should be able to sit at concerts if they want, regardless of whether they use a wheelchair.