Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Beyond Boundaries: Michaela Benthaus and the First Wheelchair User in Space

Beyond Boundaries: Michaela Benthaus and the First Wheelchair User in Space

Maurice, Alan J.

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAstronomy & Space

Currently unavailable to order

ISBN13: 9798279284481
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 21 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beyond Boundaries: Michaela Benthaus and the First Wheelchair User in Space tells the inspiring and historic story of Michaela Michi Benthaus, the first wheelchair user to travel to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-37. On December 20, 2025, Benthaus crossed the Kármán line, experiencing microgravity, breathtaking views of Earth, and the ultimate frontier of human exploration-all while challenging long-held assumptions about ability, inclusion, and human potential.This book explores her journey from personal resilience and professional expertise as an aerospace and mechatronics engineer to her rigorous preparation for spaceflight. It examines the engineering adaptations, training protocols, and inclusive design principles that made her historic mission possible. Beyond the technical details, it delves into the societal, cultural, and scientific implications of her flight, highlighting how space exploration can reflect the diversity and ingenuity of humanity.

Also in

Astronomy & Space

View All