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33-year-old paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience," exclaimed Micahela Benthaus as she landed on Earth after an enthralling trip in space that lasted about 10 minutes. As the ivory-colored, dome-shaped craft flanked ...
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Lauren Sánchez Admits Trip to Space Was 'One of the Most Profound Experiences I've Ever Had' Despite Fierce Backlash: 'I Would 100 Percent Go Again'

Lauren Sánchez Bezos admitted her trip to outer space with Blue Origin was a 'profound experience' despite fierce backlash.MEGA/TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle/YouTube Lauren Sánchez Bezos is ready for ...
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She just became the first wheelchair user to travel to space

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michi Benthaus poses before her historic flight into space. - Courtesy Blue Origin Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German ...
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Engineer becomes first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space

A 33-year-old aerospace engineer has made space travel history, becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to pass the boundary of outer space. Michaela "Michi" Benthaus, a German aerospace ...
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In First, Wheelchair User Set To Go To Space

An upcoming Blue Origin flight will mark a first for people with disabilities. The company said its next mission will include Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the ...
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South Windsor native calls first trip to space ‘surreal’

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) - A Connecticut native launched to the International Space Station Friday as pilot of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. Navy Captain Jack Hathaway, who was born and raised in ...