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Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Katherine Bennell-Pegg – Australia's first female astronaut trainee. Image supplied.
Australian News Science & Technology 

First female Aussie astronaut

10/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2151 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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