European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space

Muzammil Hussain February 25, 2025

Two men experiencing weightlessness on a parabolic flight. They wear blue jumpsuits, and one has a prosthetic leg.

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.

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. Two men experiencing weightlessness on a parabolic flight. They wear blue jumpsuits, and one has a prosthetic leg.

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.

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