First disabled astronaut marks ‘major leap forward’ – charity

First disabled astronaut marks ‘major leap forward’ – charity

John McFall from the UK has been chosen as the first disabled astronaut (ESA/PA)

The appointment of the first ever parastronaut marks a “major leap forward”, a leading disability equality charity has said.

John McFall will become the world’s first disabled astronaut after being selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to join its training programme.

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