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International astronauts touch down in Sydney

Astronauts land in Australia

University students in Sydney have had the chance to mingle with interstellar visitors this week.

Astronauts from around the world – including Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States – have landed in Australia for the International Astronautical Congress. It’s the biggest global space event of the year, merging thousands of experts to collaborate on space exploration.

One of Turkey’s two astronauts tells 10News+ about his mission to help people with diabetes live in space. He is part of the international crew, welcomed by the University of Technology, which is at the forefront of Australia’s emerging space industry.

Watch more from 10 News+ at 10.com.au

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