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Recruiting the world’s first disabled astronaut doesn't mean space travel is inclusive – here’s how to change that

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The European Space Agency recently recruited John McFall , who lost his right leg aged 19 , as the world’s first disabled astronaut.

McFall will participate in a feasibility study to improve understanding of, and overcome, the barriers that spaceflight presents for astronauts with physical disabilities.

Inclusive suits could include a single fixed leg portion for individuals with paralysis, and removable parts for those with limb differences.

There are always opportunities to improve the environment on a space mission to make it more inclusive for disabled astronauts.

Examples could include virtual reality for use in ground training, smart prosthetics that enable the completion of complex tasks, and computer vision with AI guiding visually impaired astronauts.

Publicizing diversity statistics can help hold agencies accountable and encourage initiatives aimed at greater inclusion.

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