Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg reflects on space, STEM and the launch pad

The 2026 Australian of the Year — astronaut and space engineer Katherine Bennell-Pegg — is a strong advocate for STEM ...

Shubhanshu Shukla to be awarded India's peacetime gallantry medal Ashoka Chakra today

Shubhanshu Shukla served as pilot for the historic Axiom Mission to the International Space Station (ISS) last year.| India ...

Australian of the Year 2026: Pioneering female astronaut beats former The Project host and surgeon who performed unbelievable operation to take out the top award

The winner of the 2026 Australian of the Year has been announced from eight nominees who have all made remarkable achievements.

First homegrown astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named 2026 Australian of the Year

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is aiming for the stars and wants to bring Australia with her, as the astronaut and new Australian of the Year starts a push to grow the nation’s space sector and prepare our ...