Has an Australian Been to Space?

Paul became the first Australian to go to space, and he was also the first astronaut to have a beard! “NASA said I had to shave it off,” says Paul.

How many Australian astronauts have been in space?

This is the story of Australia's three astronauts: Philip Chapman, Paul Scully-Power and Andy Thomas. It details the experiences of these three exceptional men and their roles in the space programs of the United States and Russia.

Which countries have had astronauts visit space?

Only three nations (Soviet Union/Russia, U.S., China) have launched their own crewed spacecraft, with the Soviets/Russians and the American programs providing rides to other nations' astronauts. Twenty-seven "first flights" occurred on Soviet or Russian flights while the United States carried thirteen.