Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The Lord Speaker recently met John McFall – Paralympian, surgeon and member of the @EuropeanSpaceAgency astronaut corps. John is set to become the first astronaut with a physical disability to take part in a long-duration mission to the International Space Station.
They discussed how space exploration contributes directly to life on earth – including how microgravity experiments can drive innovation in science, engineering and medicine and solve real-world challenges on earth. John said he hopes to change perceptions of those with disabilities, urging people to “assume capability”, unless otherwise stated.
He also spoke to the Lords UK Engagement with Space Committee who are looking into the opportunities and issues relating to UK and space.
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