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John McFall: World’s first disabled astronaut cleared for a space station mission
In 2022, he was chosen for the ESA's "Fly!" study, which examined the difficulties of sending an astronaut with a disability to the ISS.
First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday.
First 'Parastronaut' With Prosthetic Leg Approved for Missions to ISS
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 ...
'Hugely proud': UK Paralympian becomes 1st disabled astronaut to be cleared for ISS mission
Prospective ESA astronaut and former British Paralympian John McFall has passed the medical assessment needed for a long-term stay on the ISS. If selected for a future mission, he will become the first physically disabled person in space.
The World's First Astronaut With a Physical Disability Is Cleared for Long-Duration Space Missions
John McFall, a former Paralympian for Great Britain, has just become the first astronaut with a disability to receive medical clearance for long-duration space missions. The European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps member is now eligible to be placed on and train for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Europe Approves First “Disabled Astronaut” for Long-Term ISS Mission—a Historic Leap for Space
John McFall, the European Space Agency (ESA)’s first para-astronaut, has been medically cleared for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration,
I lost my leg in tragic accident and now I’m set to make space history for Britain – I’m even training for crash landing
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 ...
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NASA says 2 astronauts stuck in ISS since June might return sooner than expected
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 ...
Who is John McFall? Former Paralympian Set to Make History as ESA’s First Astronaut with a Physical Disability
John McFall, former Paralympian and surgeon, makes history as ESA’s first astronaut with a physical disability. Learn about ...