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What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?

The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health researcher, I think something far more interesting happened.

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This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

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The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space

The UK Space Agency has announced an agreement with Vast – a US commercial space company – that could send British astronaut John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. If the mission goes ahead, he would become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in…

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History in the Making? UK Astronaut With Physical Disability Could Soon Blast Into Orbit

UK astronaut John McFall may become first person with a physical disability to reach orbit after UK-US deal, with possible 2027 launch.

International Business Times UK

British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

John McFall prepares for mission to Haven-1 space station after UK Space Agency signs deal with US startup Vast

The Guardian - UK

Woman becomes first wheelchair user to ever visit space on historic Blue Origin flight

Her goal is to make not only space accessible to the disabled, but to improve accessibility on Earth too

The Independent UK

Blue Origin's next space tourism flight will break new ground for people with disabilities

Blue Origin's upcoming NS-37 space tourism launch has special significance: One of the passengers is Michi Benthaus, who will become the first wheelchair user in space.

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Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife

The former Labour MP and minister says Joan had ‘selflessly supported’ him

The Independent UK

Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife with Parkinson’s

The former Labour MP and minister says Joan had ‘selflessly supported’ him throughout his career.

Evening Standard

Britain may already be at war with Russia, former head of MI5 says

Eliza Manningham-Buller points to extent of cyber-attacks and other hostile activity orchestrated by Moscow

The Guardian - UK

From paralympian to astronaut: breaking barriers in space and beyond

In a groundbreaking move that marks both a personal triumph and a cultural shift in space exploration, John McFall—a medal-winning Paralympian, trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, and member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Reserve—has become the first person with a physical disability medically cleared for a long-duration space mission.

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Mission possible − parastronaut programs can make space travel more inclusive and attainable for all

Humans will likely set foot on the Moon again in the coming decade. While many stories in this new chapter of lunar exploration will be reminiscent of the Apollo missions 50 years ago, others may look quite different.

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Paralympian John McFall could become 1st astronaut with a disability on ISS

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall is cleared to be the first person with a physical disability to fly to the space station.

Space

'Hugely proud': UK Paralympian becomes 1st disabled astronaut to be cleared for ISS mission

Prospective ESA astronaut and former British Paralympian John McFall has passed the medical assessment needed for a long-term stay on the ISS. If selected for a future mission, he will become the first physically disabled person in space.

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The Guardian - UK

British Paralympian is first person with physical disability cleared for space mission

Sprinter and surgeon John McFall given medical certification for mission lasting up to six months

The National (Scotland)

What we know of the early years of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde

MANY years ago, I was regularly intrigued by a sign on the road into Dumbarton where my family eventually came to live.

The Independent UK

Space science is ‘directly relevant’ to life on Earth, UK astronaut says

European Space Agency astronaut Rosemary Coogan has just started a new phase in her training, which will have her spend six months at Nasa.

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Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn’t mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that

In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing.

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To boldly go: John McFall hopes to be the first astronaut with a disability

European Space Agency testing Paralympian sprinter to see how conditions in space would affect his prosthesis

International Business Times

Astronaut Carrying Flag At Paralympics Sends 'Powerful Message'

When John McFall, the world's first parastronaut, carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris Wednesday, he knew he was sending a "powerful message".

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Astronaut John McFall carries Paralympic flag at opening ceremony Aug. 28

John McFall, a Paralympian medalist in 2008 and a reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency, carried the games' official flag during opening ceremonies Aug. 28.

Space

Astronaut John McFall explains how the Paralympic Games shaped his space career (exclusive)

John McFall, a reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency, says he is 'not a great competitor.' But he transformed his Paralympics race in 2008 into a career-boosting moment.

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Para-astronaut John McFall hopes to see an ISS astronaut with a disability fly by 2030 (exclusive, video)

John McFall, a reserve U.K. para-astronaut with the European Space Agency, recently participated in a feasibility study for ISS astronauts with disabilities. He told Space.com what's coming next.

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How spaceflight’s 'parastronaut program' could improve health-care practices here on Earth

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall's story inspired a study suggesting that the space community's inclusion efforts should be used in other fields, especially medicine.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson controversy calls entire honours system into question, warns damning Lords report

Senior peers set out plan for ‘fair and sustainable’ reforms to appointments process

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