Zero-gravity flights elevate new perspectives for a better space future

Written by Kylee Swenson Gordon Monday, 21 July 2025 12:00

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Space for Humanity "Fly With Me in Zero-G" mentees with Lane Bess (in front), CEO of Deep Instinct, who funded the Zero-G flight. Back row from left to right: Lauren Victoria Paulson, Khuloud Shibani, Alma Ocampos Irala, and Eduardo Azael Hoy Canul. Middle from left to right: Roxy Williams, Geraldinn Andrea Cortez Barahona, Guadalupe Montserrat Peralta Méndez, and Samuel Eduardo Castillo Carlos.

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As my arms lift from my sides, and the rest of my body follows suit toward the ceiling of a modified Boeing 727—next to scientists, astronauts, engineers and activists—I think, “How did I get here?” I’ve been enamored with space since I saw the Northern Lights in my backyard in fifth grade (a rare occurrence […]

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