European Space Agency, Astronaut and Paralympian John McFall

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).
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.
'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.
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,
John McFall Becomes the World’s First Disabled Astronaut in Historic ESA Decision
John McFall is a surgeon and a world-class sprinter. His CV could hardly get any more impressive — until now. McFall, who lost one of his legs in an accident, has been cleared for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS),
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The International Space Station is hidden in this gorgeous photo of the moon. Can you spot it?
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Fly me to the Moon: When will we be able to go on holiday to space?
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Vast space station qualification article passes major milestone
During a tour of Vast’s facilities in Long Beach ... to act as a replacement following the deorbiting of the International Space Station (ISS), which is currently scheduled for 2030.
NASA astronauts — from space — discredit Trump claims they’re stranded
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A wedding necklace and Polish dumplings will be part of a mission to the International Space Station
U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, the Mission commander, who has a doctorate in biochemistry, is taking the necklace that she ...
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Sunita Williams captures ‘the ultimate selfie’ during her 9th spacewalk: Incredible NASA pic wows internet
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is presently aboard the International Space Station (ISS ... scientists ...