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Paralympian surgeon eyes historic orbit as first disabled resident on Haven-1

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Source: The Guardian
Paralympian surgeon eyes historic orbit as first disabled resident on Haven-1
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British Paralympian and surgeon John McFall, an ESA astronaut reserve, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit aboard Vast’s Haven-1 in a 2027 mission, studying how space affects the body and prosthetics; UK Space Agency support would back sponsorships for his flight on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with a private ISS option as well, potentially making him the first Briton in space since Tim Peake and challenging perceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve in space.

Topics:sciencespace#disability-inclusion#esa#haven-1#prosthetics#space#space-exploration
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