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Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 16, 2026
As of May 2026: Runs disability-centered microgravity research to push universal design into spacecraft
On December 20, 2025, Blue Origin flew New Shepard NS-37—and a line quietly snapped. Michaela "Michi" Benthaus became the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán line, float free in microgravity, and come home safely.
Updated May 15
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