European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space

Feb 22, 2025 - 07:00
European Paralympic athlete in line to become the first disabled astronaut in space
Two men experiencing weightlessness on a parabolic flight. They wear blue jumpsuits, and one has a prosthetic leg.

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.