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Australia's offer to send its first flag-qualified astronaut to the ISS in 2028 marks a historic milestone for the nation's independent space program.
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Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station
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Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on the 2028 missionThe federal government has sent an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send the Australian of the Year, astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to the International Space Station.The mission, slated for 2028, will mark the first time a qualified astronaut has flown to space under the Australian flag. Continue reading...
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