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British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit (opens in new tab)

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 and could take part in a mission to the Haven-1 space station soon after its proposed launch in...

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