ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions

John McFall Becomes the World’s First Disabled Astronaut in Historic ESA Decision

McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did with flying colors.

Former Paralympian Becomes First Astronaut With Disability To Be Cleared For ISS Mission

"This progression to the Mission Ready phase is a really important milestone in the history of human spaceflight," John McFall said.

ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions

In a first, a European astronaut with a physical disability has been medically cleared for missions to the International Space Station. The post ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

GB Paralympic hero to make space history as astronaut

John McFall has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The former Paralympian and surgeon has been medically certified to undertake a long-duration mission, the European Space Agency announced, which he described as an “important milestone in the history of human spaceflight”. McFall, who lost his right leg above the knee in a motorbike accident in 20…