Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space

German Engineer in Wheelchair Becomes First to Go to Space A German engineer, Michaela Benthaus, made history as the first wheelchair user in space with Blue Origin's 10-minute flight. Despite a spinal cord injury, Benthaus pursued her dream with the space tourism company founded by Jeff Bezos, reaching the Kármán line just above the Earth. Blue Origin highlighted the significance of Michi's flight, emphasizing inclusivity in space exploration, amidst the growing competition in private space tourism.