British Paralympian John McFall selected as ESA's first differently-abled astronaut
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John McFall, a British Paralympian, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for a special training program and could become the first differently-abled person to go into space. The 41-year-old, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident, is currently working as a Trauma and Orthopaedic Specialist. He has represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Paralympic Games.