Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg joins Chris Cubbage on Australian Space TV in Perth to discuss how her dual role is shaping Australia’s space future. Fresh from outreach across Western Australia and ahead of her presentation at the WA & Indo-Pacific Space & Cross Industry Networking Reception, Katherine reflects on using the ‘Australian of the Year’ platform to champion science, advanced manufacturing, and a resilient national space capability.
Katherine explains how being Australian of the Year has opened doors to new audiences, industries, and decision-makers, helping them understand why space underpins a resilient Australia and how the sector is moving from demonstration to full-scale operations. This concise interview captures the momentum of Australia’s growing space ecosystem and the opportunity to drive a step change in how the nation values science, research, and space-enabled services.
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