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First 'Parastronaut' With Prosthetic Leg Approved for Missions to ISS
It medically cleared the first astronaut in history with a physical disability to conduct long-duration missions to the International Space Station. Astronaut John McFall passed all feasibility tests and now awaits a mission assignment alongside 11 other reserve ESA astronauts.
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.
First astronaut with disability prepares to launch into space for ISS mission
PARIS: The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability is ready to launch into space after receiving a green light for a mission onboard the International Space Station , the European
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.
Disabled Astronaut John McFall Certified for Long-Term ISS Missions
This Friday, the European Space Agency confirmed that there are “no obstacles” to the para-astronaut spending six months in space European para-astronaut John McFall, training to ... Continue Reading
First astronaut with a disability cleared for ISS mission
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 has announced.
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).
Europe Approves First “Disabled Astronaut” for Long-Term ISS Mission—a Historic Leap for Space
John McFall, the European Space Agency (ESA)’s first para-astronaut, has been medically cleared for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration,
John McFall: World’s first disabled astronaut cleared for a space station mission
John McFall has become the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability cleared for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station. McFall’s journey is one of resilience and determination.
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'Hugely proud': UK Paralympian becomes 1st disabled astronaut to be cleared for ISS mission
Prospective ESA astronaut and former British Paralympian John McFall has passed the medical assessment needed for a long-term ...
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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 ...
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ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions
Credit: ESA/Novespace WASHINGTON — In a first, a European astronaut with a physical disability has been medically cleared for missions to the International Space Station. The European Space ...
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 ...
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2024 ISS Science Annual Results Highlights
Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station is now available. This new edition contains updated ...