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Donations help support accessibility and participation for this SXSW panel on disability access in space. Contributions will help cover essential costs such as travel, lodging, and specialized accessibility support including ASL interpretation so this important conversation can reach a wider audience. Your support helps advance education and dialogue around building a more inclusive future for human space exploration.

Zero-Gravity, Zero Barriers: Future of Inclusive Spaceflight

Zero-Gravity, Zero Barriers: Future of Inclusive Spaceflight at SXSW 2026 explores how spaceflight is expanding to include a broader range of human experiences and abilities. This panel brings together aerospace leaders, accessibility advocates, and innovators working on adaptive technologies, inclusive pilot pathways, prosthetics designed for microgravity, and human-centered spacecraft design. The conversation focuses on practical steps being taken to remove barriers in astronaut selection, training, and mission design, while examining how inclusive engineering in space can influence policy, technology development, and accessibility standards on Earth. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how expanding participation in space strengthens innovation, safety, and the future of exploration.