UK Explores Vast Space Station Mission for Astronaut with Physical Disability

Hampshire astronaut could become first person with disability to live in orbit

If the mission goes ahead, he could spend time onboard Haven-1 - planned to be the world’s first commercial space station, scheduled for launch in 2027.

Brit to become first person with physical disability to live in space

John McFall, 45, could be sent to the Haven-1 space station as part of an agreement between the UK Space Agency and Vast, an American space firm.

UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability

The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it says could make him the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The post UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability appeared first on SpaceNews.

Paralympian John McFall could be first astronaut with disability in orbit

John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

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 VastA British Paralympian and surgeon could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit after the government signed a deal with a US company that is building a small commercial space station.John McFall, a member of the European Space Agency (Esa) astronaut reserve, was cleared for activities in orbit last year and c…

British ex-Paralympian set to be first physically impaired person to live and work in space

Former Paralympic athlete John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in space, with blast-off scheduled for as soon as next year.