3 Australian astronauts answer questions from schoolkids

3 Australian astronauts answer questions from schoolkids

Author: Momentum Media June 12, 2025 Duration: 47:56

With co-host Jake Nelson off sick, Australian Aviation has had to improvise for this week's podcast.

But what a treat we have for you. Two weeks ago, Australian Aviation's sister brand, Space Connect, hosted its Australian Space Summit & Exhibition, otherwise known as AusSpace 25.

In our best panel, regular host Adam Thorn moderated a panel with three Australian astronauts, with the questions asked by schoolchildren.

Paul Scully-Power was Australia's first-ever astronaut, who went to space in 1984. Eric Philips blasted off to space on a private SpaceX mission in April, while Katherine Bennell-Pegg was the first astronaut to formally qualify under the Australian flag.


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