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

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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.

Topics:nationscience-and-technology#accessibility#blue-origin#disability#michaela-benthaus#science-and-technology#spaceflight
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  1. German engineer becomes 1st wheelchair user to blast into space  PBS
  2. She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space  CNN
  3. Blue Origin makes space flight history with latest launch. Here's how.  USA Today
  4. First wheelchair-using astronaut touches down after ride to edge of space  The Guardian
  5. Blue Origin launches wheelchair-user and 5 others on sub-orbital trip to space  CBS News

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