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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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John McFall is a European Space Agency reserve astronaut.

He hopes the first person with disabilities will enter the International Space Station by 2030 .

A recent study dubbed "Fly!" found there would be no major issues to spaceflight missions should an astronaut use a prosthesis on board.

McFall has used prosthetics regularly since the amputation of his right leg at age 19 .

Elizabeth Howell , Ph.D. , is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming.

She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years before joining full-time.

Her latest book, " Why Am I Taller ?", is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams .

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