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Paralympian John McFall Aims to Become the First Disabled Astronaut in Space

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publishedSource: BBC Science & Environment
John McFall is a Paralympian athlete. He wants to be an astronaut. He may be the first person with a disability to live and work in space. McFall has a condition that affects his body. Still, he trains hard. He also studies how space missions work. His goal is to join a space program in the future. Many people see him as an important role model. If he succeeds, it could change how space agencies think about disability.