First Australian Citizen Qualifies as an Astronaut

Sydney mother of two Katherine Bennell-Pegg has become the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
First Australian Citizen Qualifies as an Astronaut
Katherine Bennell-Pegg in Germany. AAP Image/Supplied by European Space Agency
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Quite a few children look up at the sky and dream of one day becoming an astronaut, but only a tiny number actually reach for the stars, and an even smaller number pass the exacting training required to succeed.

But growing up on Sydney’s northern beaches, Katherine Bennell-Pegg was determined to head into space.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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