The UK Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vast to fund former Paralympian John McFall’s potential spaceflight. Under the agreement, Vast will seek sponsorships to fund McFall’s journey to its Haven‑1 commercial space station, scheduled to launch in 2027. McFall, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at 19, was medically cleared last year for a long‑duration mission and was selected by ESA for its Fly! Project, which promotes inclusion of astronauts with disabilities. During the flight, McFall would conduct research on human physiology, prosthetics performance in microgravity, and movement in space, aiming to benefit disabled people on Earth through advances in prosthetic design and rehabilitation techniques.
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