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Publication Date: December 20, 2025 - 13:42

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Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

December 20, 2025
A paraplegic German engineer fulfilled a lifelong dream Saturday, floating in space after launching aboard a Blue Origin rocket, calling it the "coolest" experience of her life.


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