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Aussie Explorer Eric Philips Becomes First to Space

4/11/2025

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Australian polar explorer Eric Philips OAM has made history as the first Australian to soar into space aboard a SpaceX flight. His incredible journey, which took off on March 31 and returned on April 4, involved a dedicated crew of four conducting vital research. Philips called the experience surreal, sharing captivating insights about the de-orbiting process with ABC's Lucie Cutting.

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Australian polar explorer Eric Philips OAM has made history as the first Australian to soar into space aboard a SpaceX flight. His incredible journey, which took off on March 31 and returned on April 4, involved a dedicated crew of four conducting vital research. Philips called the experience surreal, sharing captivating insights about the de-orbiting process with ABC's Lucie Cutting.