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Terminally Ill Woman Aims to Travel to Space

2/17/2026

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  • Pam Harter, a 69-year-old Napa Valley resident with terminal genetic disorder pseudoxanthoma elasticum, aims to become the first hospice patient to travel to space.
  • She declined risky surgery and chose to live fully, visiting Italy, Croatia, and Ecuador.
  • She proposed the space idea during a trip and received Blue Origin's application.
  • Blue Origin paused launches for two years to focus on NASA contracts, while Harter continues preparations seeking sponsors.