ISS, Paralympian and First Astronaut

Paralympian John McFall could become 1st astronaut with a disability on ISS
This astronaut won't be letting his prosthetic leg ground him to the confines of Earth.European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut John McFall has just become the first person with a physical disability to be medically certified to launch on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space
British Paralympian John McFall has formally completed his astronaut training, and is now on the waiting list for a spot to fly to the International Space Station, which would make him the first disabled person to reach orbit.
Former Paralympian Becomes First Astronaut With Disability To Be Cleared For ISS Mission
Former Paralympian and current surgeon John McFall has become the first disabled astronaut to be cleared for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by feasibility studies. In 2000, aged 19,
British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission
The former paralympian sprinter said is was "great" to demonstrate "there is no technical showstopper for me flying to the International Space Station", as he said the milestone signified a lot more than just him being found fit to travel to space.
British "parastronaut" becomes first person with a disability to be cleared for ISS mission
John McFall, who lost his leg in an accident when he was 19, has been given medical clearance for an ISS mission.
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 his groundbreaking journey to space.
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 Astronaut with Disability to Join Space Mission
European Space Agency approves John McFall as the first astronaut with a physical disability for a future mission to the Space Station.
Who is John McFall, First Astronaut With Disability Cleared By European Space Agency For Upcoming Mission
The European Space Agency has announced the name of the astronaut with a physical disability who will be on a long-duration space mission. However, the dates of the mission have not yet been announced.
John McFall, first astronaut with a disability, cleared for space station mission
John McFall, a British surgeon and former Paralympian, has been cleared for a long-duration mission onboard the International Space Station, making hi
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).
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