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Squiz Kids

Katherine Bennell- Pegg , Australian of the Year 2026, Australia's first astronaut - Squiz Kids Spotlight

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// From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail.Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk training for space missions, chasing big dreams, and why STEM is for everyone. Along the way, we cover zero-gravity, space missions, and how you go to the toilet in orbit. It’s fascinating, funny, and full of down-to-earth wisdom from someone aiming for the skies. //

© Squiz Media Length 00:17:45 26 January 2026 Season 6 Episode 1347 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News Country: Australia Type: Episodic

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© Squiz Media Length 00:17:45 26 January 2026 Season 6 Episode 1347 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News Country: Australia Type: Episodic

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From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail.Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk training for space missions, chasing big dreams, and why STEM is for everyone. Along the way, we cover zero-gravity, space missions, and how you go to the toilet in orbit. It’s fascinating, funny, and full of down-to-earth wisdom from someone aiming for the skies.


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