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2026 Australian of the Year – Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Aussie astronaut named 2026 Australian of the Year

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

25 January 2026

Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, was announced as the winner by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in Canberra.

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Government backs next‑gen space research

NEWS • National capability

20 January 2026

New funding strengthens national capability in space and space‑adjacent industries.

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Gilmour secures $217 million in private investment

NEWS • National capability

20 January 2026

The funding was jointly led by the Australian Government established National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and will help scale-up sovereign space capability.

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Shannon-Walker and Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Journeys Beyond: An insight into life as an Astronaut and the Future of Space

NEWS • Inspiring Australia

13 January 2026

Join us in-person for a special discussion with astronauts Dr Shannon Walker and Katherine Bennell‑Pegg on Tuesday 20 January in Adelaide.

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What’s on the horizon for space in 2026

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

7 January 2026

This year will mark some key milestone moments for Australia and the global space industry.

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Blue Ghost Mission 1 snapped Australia from space during its journey to the Moon. Image credit: Firefly Aerospace

2025 Year in Review

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

18 December 2025

Explore the year's major milestones for the Australian Space Agency and the nation's space industry with our interactive image gallery.

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