Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old paraplegic engineer from Germany, became the first wheelchair user to go to space after launching with Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin from West Texas. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Benthaus left her wheelchair behind to float in space alongside five other passengers. She described the experience as the coolest of her life.

Blue Origin: Paraplegic Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User to Float in Space

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Blue Origin: Paraplegic Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User to Float in Space