Congratulations to the Australian of the Year for 2026, astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg 🏆 Katherine is Australia's first female astronaut, graduating from the European Space Agency astronaut program. Katherine has not only helped drive multiple missions as a space engineer but also regularly speaks to students to inspire the next generation. Australian of the Year Awards — Stream now on ABC iview. | ABC Adelaide

The 2026 Australian of the Year is Katherine Bennell-Pegg! 🇦🇺🚀 In 2024, Katherine made history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s space program when she graduated from Basic Astronaut Training at the European Astronaut Centre. As a space engineer, she has advanced multiple space missions and technologies, and along the way has opened pathways for others to follow. She is an energetic champion for Australia’s space program and regularly presents to schoolchild

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