First South African wheelchair user to travel into space Posted on 30 November 2018 Tags:Space Travel, Travel News At 28-year-old Edward Ndopu has his sights set on making history as the first disabled South African in outer space. Ndopu was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at birth, but has defied his prognosis. Now, he is breaking barriers to create awareness around disability justice. IT’S OFFICIAL! Signed a deal with @mtv to document the coming-together of my wildest dream. Delighted to be part of the MTV family. #TheSkyIsNotTheLimit A post shared by Eddie (@eddiendopu) on Nov 29, 2018 at 12:34pm PST Ndopu will be collaborating with the United Nations to achieve the landmark of becoming the first wheelchair user to go to space. In preparation for his trip, he is currently receiving medical support from his doctors and pharmaceutical company. Out and about, defying the cold snap. Defying expectation. Defying the odds. Ready to defy gravity. 🚀🚀🚀 A post shared by Eddie (@eddiendopu) on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:20pm PDT Behind Ndopu’s mission into space is the goal of addressing the United Nations from the International Space Station on Disability Day next year, as a call to action on disability justice and Sustainable Development Goals. Follow Edward Ndopu’s journey here. Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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