
Space
The Case for Disabled Astronauts
In some situations, spacefarers with visual or other impairments could actually make a mission safer
Sheri Wells-Jensen is an associate professor in the department of English at Bowling Green State University. Her research interests include astrobiology, linguistics and disability studies.
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