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With experience as an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon and a former Paralympic sprinter, John is participating in the groundbreaking "Fly!" feasibility study. This initiative seeks to enhance our comprehension of the challenges posed by space flight for astronauts with physical disabilities, aiming to overcome these barriers. Tune in to discover more about John and the "Fly!" project.</p> <p>This is Episode 9 of our ESA Explores podcast series, delving into everything you want to know about the ESA astronaut class of 2022. Recorded in November 2023.</p> <p>Find out more about John: <a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/John_McFall">https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/John_McFall</a>聽</p> <p>About the ESA astronaut class of 2022: <a href="https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/">https://blogs.esa.int/exploration/category/astronauts2022/esa-astronaut-candidates/</a></p> <p>Glossary: AsCan - astronaut candidate, CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation, EAC - European Astronaut Centre, EVA - Extravehicular Activity, LEO - low Earth orbit</p> <p>Hosted by Laura Zurm眉hlen, with audio editing and music by Denzel Lorge, and cover art by Ga毛l Nadaud.</p></p></div><div class="cc-post-toolbar"><ul class="list-unstyled d-flex mb-0 row gx-5 p-0"><li class="col-auto"><button class="border-0 p-0 bg-transparent row gx-1 align-items-center" title="Likes" data-bs-toggle="modal" 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