Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australias first astronaut, is named Australian of the Year 2026. She graduated from the European Space Agencys astronaut program, inspiring young people in STEM fields. Her journey began as a child fascinated by stars, leading her to break barriers in space exploration. She hopes to overcome underrepresentation of women in STEM and encourages dreaming big.
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