First Astronaut With A Disability Cleared For Space Station Mission

First Astronaut With A Disability Cleared For Space Station Mission

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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. John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, said he was “hugely proud” of clearing the hurdle. … Read more