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23 October 2026

Australia’s bid to send first nationally flagged astronaut to space criticised as ‘short-sighted’

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Australia’s bid to send first nationally flagged astronaut to space criticised as ‘short-sighted’

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

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