ESA astronaut class of 2022: Astro Chat with John McFall

ESA Explores by European Space Agency

May 10, 202423:55Science & Medicine

John McFall, a member of the European astronaut reserve from the ESA astronaut class of 2022, brings a diverse background to his role. With experience as an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon and a former Paralympic sprinter...

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