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Katherine Bennell-Pegg

1. Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for International Space Station mission around 2028

   The Guardian reported that the Australian government has proposed to the European Space Agency that astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, 2026 Australian of the Year, join an International Space Station mission around 2028. If it goes ahead she would be the first qualified astronaut to fly to space under the Australian flag. She has trained within the ESA system; the timetable and final crew still need confirmation by ESA and Australia.

   Oct 23, 2026 Afternoon