Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space
Paralympian and surgeon John McFall is moving closer to becoming the first astronaut with a physical disability to travel to space. A new agreement between the UK government and Vast aims to secure funding for his mission to the International Space Station.
Why it matters
This mission represents a significant milestone in inclusive space exploration and human physiological research in microgravity.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nicholas Bourne BBC Wales Watch: John McFall explains how his prosthetic leg works in a weightless environment Paralympian and NHS surgeon John McFall is one step closer to becoming the first physically disabled astronaut to reach orbit.
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