British Paralympian John McFall to train for space mission

2 Jun 2026 · Originally published 2 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

British Paralympian and surgeon John McFall is set to become the first astronaut with a physical disability to live in orbit. He will travel to the Haven-1 space station to conduct research on how microgravity affects the human body and prosthetic technology.

Source: The Guardian UK National

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