SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 16, 2026Live Science

Astronaut John McFall explains what life in orbit might be like for the first physically disabled person in space

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John McFall, a British surgeon and Paralympic sprinter who lost his leg at 19, could become the first physically disabled person in space after being cleared for a potential mission by the European Space Agency in February 2025, proving physical disability may not be a barrier to spaceflight.

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