LONDON: John McFall, who has become the first astronaut recruit with a disability, is a British doctor and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident.The 41-year-old has been selected.
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PARIS The European Space Agency on Wednesday named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. The 22-nation agency said it had selected former British Paralympic sprinter John McFall as part of a new generation of 17 recruits picked for astronaut training. He will take part in.
The European Space Agency on Wednesday named the first ever 'parastronaut' in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space.