First Astronaut with Physical Disability Poised for Orbital Mission

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Published: 2026-06-02
Category: science
Source: GOV.UK
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A former Paralympian is set to become the first individual with a physical disability to travel to orbit, following a collaboration between the UK government and a US space company. This project, part of ESA's Fly! initiative, will conduct vital research on human physiology and prosthetics in microgravity. The findings could offer significant advantages for disabled individuals globally.

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