Australia, meet your 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg.
When Katherine was in high school, she was asked to write down three things she wanted to do when she grew up. She wrote down only one: astronaut.
In 2024, Katherine became the first person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag. Meaning she is now eligible for future missions to the International Space Station.
Katherine is a respected leader in her field and an inspiration to the next generation of Australian scientists, engineers and astronauts.
In every way possible, Katherine shows her fellow Australians what we can achieve when we reach for the stars.
Australia, meet your 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg.
When Katherine was in high school, she was asked to write down three things she wanted to do when she grew up. She wrote down only one: astronaut.
In 2024, Katherine became the first person to qualify as… pic.twitter.com/cKhCtAlNIJ
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) January 25, 2026
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