One Step Closer to Next Aussie in Space

Budget constraints may topple Australia’s first astronaut bid

Katherine Bennell-Pegg remains a candidate amid claims governments have not pledged enough to secure the mission.

The multimillion-dollar cost of sending the Australian of the Year into space

The federal government has made a formal offer to the European Space Agency to send Katherine Bennell-Pegg to space.

One step closer to next Aussie in space

The federal government has made a major announcement in the push for an Australian astronaut to join an upcoming European Space Agency mission.

Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station

Commonwealth makes offer to send Australian of the Year to space

The federal government has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.