Astro Access

AstroAccess is a project that promotes disability inclusion in human space exploration. It was founded in 2021 and aims to pave the way for disabled astronauts to fly to space. Its mission is to advance universal design on Earth and beyond.

Since 2021 the project has flown seven microgravity missions on parabolic flights with Zero Gravity Corporation. Disabled scientists, veterans, students, athletes and artists have taken part as ambassadors. They test microgravity accessibility tools and show how spacecraft and habitats can be designed so that all astronauts can work and thrive in space.

The longer goal is to fly a wider range of people to space, starting with parabolic flights. The project says it wants to make sure that 15 percent of humanity is not excluded from space.

The project reports that in December 2025 one of its ambassadors became the first wheelchair user in space. In July 2025 it announced a collaboration with Blue Origin on accessibility in spaceflight.

AstroAccess works with aerospace industry and disability leaders on accessibility for the next generation of space vehicles, habitats and architecture. Its organizing team has more than 70 people, including current and former NASA scientists, engineers and directors. Its advisory team includes scientists, astronauts, disability advocates and doctors.

Donations support the mission. The crew application is closed for now. The contact page offers an email address for questions, a press address and links to social media accounts, and the project publishes mission updates on its website.

Services

• Parabolic flight missions
• Ambassador program
• Donations
• Mission updates
• Advisory team
• Crew program
• Disability access research
• Public talks and outreach