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Australia's first qualified astronaut closer than ever to maiden space mission
The European Space Agency has offered Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg a place on a future mission to the International Space Station. The 41-year-old's participation requires funding from private and public sources, with costs potentially reaching around one hundred million dollars. Bennell-Pegg, named 2026 Australian of the Year, is Australia's first qualified astronaut.
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