British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission

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British astronaut John McFall, who has been training since 2022 to be the first astronaut with a physical handicap to go into space, is now medically certified for long-term missions, announced the European Space Agency (ESA) on 14 February.

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Who is John McFall, First Astronaut With Disability Cleared By European Space Agency For Upcoming Mission

Paris: The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced astronaut John McFall's name, first person with a physical disability, who will be on a mission to the International Space Station. The comes under ESA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative.  Who is John McFall?Joh

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British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission

The former paralympian sprinter said he was "hugely proud" of his achievement because it marked a "cultural shift".

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For the first time, an astronaut with a slight physical disability can go into space. British 'parastronaut' John McFall (43) has been approved for a mission to the International Space Station ISS after his initial preparations. The European Space Agency ESA announced this on Friday. McFall is now starting the actual training for the mission. It is not yet known when he will go into space.

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Can a person with a physical disability fly into space? A study says: Yes. The "Parastronaut" has taken several hurdles on the way to the stars.

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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.