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Paralympian John McFall could become 1st astronaut with a disability on ISS
This astronaut won't be letting his prosthetic leg ground him to the confines of Earth.European Space Agency (ESA) reserve astronaut John McFall has just become the first person with a physical disability to be medically certified to launch on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Former Paralympian Becomes First Astronaut With Disability To Be Cleared For ISS Mission
Former Paralympian and current surgeon John McFall has become the first disabled astronaut to be cleared for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by feasibility studies. In 2000, aged 19,
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
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).
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.
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.
'What a lie’: Astronaut who took SpaceX to ISS rejects Musk’s claim that Biden abandoned Wilmore, Williams
In an interview with Fox News, Musk had claimed that former President Joe Biden had intentionally left two American ...
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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 ...
Elon Musk calls for accelerated deorbiting of International Space Station, NASA plans for transition
NASA has selected SpaceX to develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, which will be responsible for guiding the ISS to its end of ...
Elon Musk calls for deorbit of International Space Station as soon as possible
Elon Musk’s latest space-related hammer throw is to call for the International Space Station to be deorbited as soon as two ...
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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 ...
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Elon Musk Calls for Preparations to Deorbit the International Space Station, ‘Must Ensure a Safe Transition’
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has suggested that it is time to begin preparations for deorbiting the 25-year-old International Space Station.
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Elon Musk in X spat with Danish astronaut over ISS crew
The world's richest man Elon Musk got into a heated row with a Danish astronaut who criticised the tech billionaire's claim ...