Para-astronaut John McFall hopes to see an ISS astronaut with a disability fly by 2030 (exclusive, video)

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Para-astronaut John McFall hopes to see an ISS astronaut with a disability fly by 2030 (exclusive, video)
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Elizabeth Howell (she/her), Ph.D., is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming as well. She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years before joining full-time.

Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesJohn McFall is a para-astronaut, and he hopes the first person with disabilities will enter the International Space Station by 2030 — before the complex is slated to retire from service later that year.

McFall is not a full-time astronaut, nor has he completed all required training. But he has done some familiarization work and is on standby should ESA have a short-term need for extra help in space. McFall also tested whether he could do CPR in microgravity without a prosthesis, as that is one of the basic requirements for ISS operations. Tests on a parabolic flight went perfectly, he said.

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