The Latest Breaking News from Katherine BennellPegg

The sky is not the limit but only the beginning

A char with a great Australian brings the moon closer than ever.

The Canberra Times · Jun 1

Why Australia's first female astronaut says we need to start looking up again

Our STEM crisis has a new champion. Her enthusiasm is infectious.

The Canberra Times · May 31

Artists draw on childhood heroes for Archie inspiration

Colourful characters have flooded the packing room with paintings and sculptures in hopes of prevailing in Australian art's most talked-about contest.

AAP · Mar 24

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

AAP · Jan 25

Trailblazing astronaut named SA Aussie of the Year

An astronaut recognised as a powerful example and role model for younger generations has been named Australian of the Year for SA.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

An annual roadshow is helping kids from remote Australia realise their dreams of becoming a scientist

“Miss, miss, can I play with your robot?”

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

ESA graduates the 'Hoppers': Europeans, Australian pass astronaut basic training

The "Hoppers" — five European astronauts and the first astronaut from the Australian Space Agency — are now ready to "hop" into their first flight assignments, having completed basic training.

Space · Apr 23, 2024

Afternoon Update: Ten says Lehrmann lawsuit ‘deliberately wicked’; Beau Lamarre’s lawyer flags mental health defence; and the return of acai

Network says defamation case an abuse of process and that Lerhmann should pay its legal fees

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024

Australian taxpayers paid $466,000 for training of nation’s first female astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg

With Bennell-Pegg unlikely to go to space anytime soon, there are questions about the value of the spending by the cash-strapped Australian space program

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024