At just 33 years old, Mikayla Benthouse, an aerospace and mechanical engineer with the European Space Agency, has broken barriers and made history as the first woman who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
Benthouse completed her journey aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule, a suborbital flight that launched from Texas. This mission, part of Blue Origin’s 16th space tourism flight, is helping to make space more accessible for everyone. 🌌
Her achievement is being celebrated worldwide as a milestone for inclusivity and representation in the field of space exploration. Benthouse’s journey proves that passion and determination know no limits, inspiring millions of aspiring scientists, engineers, and dreamers everywhere. ✨
“This is not just my journey—it’s proof that everyone, regardless of physical ability, can reach for the stars,” Benthouse said, sharing her excitement after the historic flight.
💫 A New Era of Accessible Space Travel
Benthouse’s success highlights the importance of making space exploration inclusive. Her flight demonstrates that adaptive technology and innovation can open doors for people previously thought excluded from the cosmos.
