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

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- John McFall, a Paralympic sprinter, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to join its astronaut training program, potentially making him the first astronaut with a physical disability to go to the International Space Station (ISS).

- McFall lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19 years old, but went on to become a successful Paralympic athlete, winning a bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.

- The ESA's Parastronaut Feasibility Project aims to explore the possibility of including astronauts with physical disabilities in future space missions, which could open up new opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to participate in space exploration.

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