EVER wondered what it’s like to be an astronaut? Well, it requires a whole lot of ground work, literally. Before a handful of skilled humans get launched into space, they must undergo ...

John McFall, former Paralympian and surgeon, makes history as ESA’s first astronaut with a physical disability. Learn about ...

McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did with flying ...

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Prospective ESA astronaut and former British Paralympian John McFall has passed the medical assessment needed for a long-term ...

John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, said he was "hugely proud" of clearing the hurdle.

At 19, a motorcycle accident led to the loss of his right ... Now, he’s adding “astronaut” to his incredible list of achievements. McFall is now the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first ...

Astronaut John McFall passed all feasibility ... McFall, who lost his right leg in a motorbike accident at 19, went on to become a Paralympian. With acceptance into the ESA program, he became ...

The two NASA astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth sooner than expected. In a Tuesday press release, NASA said that SpaceX would switch ...

McFall cycling in a head-down position to explore whether it affects the fit or comfort of the prosthetic. Image credits: ESA. John McFall is a surgeon and a world-class sprinter. His CV could ...