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Paralympian John Mcfall Aims To Become The First Disabled Astronaut In Space

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PublishedSource: BBC Science & EnvironmentJune 6, 2026
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.
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