British Paralympian John McFall could become first disabled astronaut to live in orbit on Haven-1 space station

Summary

British Paralympian and surgeon John McFall, a member of the European Space Agency's astronaut reserve, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The UK Space Agency has signed a deal with US startup Vast, which is building the Haven-1 commercial space station (smaller than a single-decker bus, housing up to four people). McFall was cleared for orbital activities last year and could join a mission to Haven-1 after its proposed 2027 launch, marking a significant step toward inclusive space exploration.