Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg has urged South Australians to dream big and embrace a space industry that has ...

Pegg, Australia's first qualified astronaut, received the nation's highest civilian honor on the night of January 25, 2026, when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented her with the 2026 Australian ...

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The first astronaut to qualify under the Aussie flag has clinched a major honour, revealing details about the moving moment she donned the iconic blue space suit.

Astronaut, STEM ambassador and history maker Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been crowned as Australian of the Year for 2026.

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The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

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Australia’s first-ever qualified astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been crowned the 2026 Australian of the Year.

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is aiming for the stars and wants to bring Australia with her, as the astronaut and new Australian of the Year starts a push to grow the nation’s space sector and prepare our ...