Blue Origin sends wheelchair user to space for the first time.

Blue Origin made history by sending Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a wheelchair user, past the Kármán line, 62 miles above Earth, with her “Out of the Blue” crew. The mission lasted 10 minutes, with Benthaus not needing modifications to the launch tower or capsule. Blue Origin supports disability inclusion in space exploration, as Benthaus, an aerospace engineer, fulfilled her dream of experiencing microgravity. The diverse crew showcases space is for everyone, with Blue Origin proud to help Benthaus achieve this milestone.

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