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Michaela “Michi” Benthaus

Michaela “Michi” Benthaus

ESA aerospace/mechatronics engineer; New Shepard NS-37 passenger

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Notable Quotes

“You should never give up on your dreams.” — Benthaus, post-flight remarks in Blue Origin coverage

“It was the coolest experience ever, honestly.” — Benthaus, post-flight comments reported by Houston Chronicle

Stories

Blue Origin’s NS-37 didn’t just sell a seat—it put accessibility over the Kármán line

New Capabilities

Completed NS-37; public face of disability-inclusive commercial spaceflight

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.

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