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European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space
British Paralympian John McFall has formally completed his astronaut training, and is now on the waiting list for a spot to fly to the International Space Station, which would make him the first disabled person to reach orbit.
John McFall: World’s first disabled astronaut cleared for a space station mission
In 2022, he was chosen for the ESA's "Fly!" study, which examined the difficulties of sending an astronaut with a disability to the ISS.
'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 stay on the ISS. If selected for a future mission, he will become the first physically disabled person in space.
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,
Elon Musk is arguing with an astronaut and wants to retire the space station early. Here’s what to know
Elon Musk is bickering with a European astronaut on the social media platform he owns, exchanging tense posts with offensive language. He’s claiming two NASA astronauts were left on the International ...
The future of space exploration with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano | Euronews Tech Talks
The Artemis program, Mars exploration, and the future of the International Space Station mark an exciting era for space. ESA ...
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Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
Richard Moissl, the head of the European Space Agency's Planetary Defence Office, said their attentiveness shouldn't unduly raise public concern. He shared key facts about the asteroid with CBS ...
What we know: DOGE's Elon Musk calls for faster preparations to deorbit the Space Station
DOGE leader and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said it's time to speed up preparations to deorbit the International Space Station.
James Webb Space Telescope unveils region with newborn star: See stunning photo
HH 30 is a luminous region surrounding a newborn star, or protostar. The James Webb Space Telescope helped reveals ...
Freeze-Dried Pierogi Heading To Space With Polish Astronaut
Freeze-dried pierogi will be on the International Space Station menu for the first time when a Polish astronaut arrives with ...
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Space telescope spots rare ‘Einstein ring’ of light around galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This photo provided by the European Space Agency shows a ring of ...
‘You cannot live without space in 20 years’: What does the future of Europe’s economy look like?
I think space is in a similar situation,” Josef Aschbacher, director general of the European Space Agency, told The Big ...