Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on the 2028 mission Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has sent an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send the Australian of the Year, astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to the International Space Station. The mission, slated for 2028, will mark the first time a qualified astronaut has flown to space under the Australian flag. Continue reading...
Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station
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