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Inspiration to reach for the stars

08/12/202308/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments astronaut, Defence Space Command

A career in space might seem like reaching for the stars – for Katherine Bennell-Pegg this is a reality. CAPTION: Astronaut

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg – Australia's first female astronaut trainee. Image supplied.
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First female Aussie astronaut

10/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2136 Views 1 Comment astronaut, International Space Station, Katherine Bennell-Pegg

An Australian woman will make history as she heads to Germany for astronaut training with the European Space Agency (ESA).

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