Tim Peake's spacecraft to land in Peterborough

Tim Peake with his Soyuz spacecraft. Credit: Science Museum Group.

The Soyuz spacecraft used by British astronaut Tim Peake is coming to Peterborough Cathedral.

The cathedral has won a competition to become the sixth location on the spacecraft's national tour.

Chosen by the Science Museum Group, it will host Soyuz and a Space Descent VR experience from August 11th until November 5th.

The Soyuz spacecraft. Credit: Science Museum Group.

Soyuz TMA-19M was used by Major Peake for his Principia mission in 2015-2016.

It is expected that Tim Peake’s spacesuit will also be part of the display, as well as the parachute used in the spacecraft’s return to earth.