space industry Archives - Women's Agenda

‘Straight to the pool room’: Meet Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first qualified astronaut

Australia’s first ever female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, has graduated from the European Space Agency (ESA) training program.

Maria MacNamara

Maria MacNamara appointed CEO of Space Industry Association of Australia

Maria MacNamara has been appointed as CEO of the Space Industry Association of Australia, the national peak body for the space industry.

startup

Former Disney star Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup

Bridgit Mendler has launched a startup that will build a network of satellite ground stations on the Earth connecting to satellites in space.

space

Australia’s first female astronaut joins European Space Agency’s reserve

Dr Meganne Christian has become Australia’s first female astronaut after being selected as part of European Space Agency’s 2022 cohort.

Mani Thiru

The space sector needs more women. Here’s how Mani Thiru is supporting the mission

Mani Thiru is pushing the boundaries on aerospace by using space data to tackle complex issues on earth and beyond.