UK astronaut set for 2015 launch
Major Tim Peake has been confirmed as the first official British astronaut to live and work in space. The 41-year-old will fly to the International Space Station in November 2015.
Major Tim Peake has been confirmed as the first official British astronaut to live and work in space. The 41-year-old will fly to the International Space Station in November 2015.
The UK Space Agency has announced that Major Tim Peake, who is set to become the first official Briton astronaut in space, is set to fly to the International Space Station in November 2015.
Congratulations @astro_timpeake on your upcoming flight to the ISS, Nov 2015 #AstroTim
Listening to @astro_timpeake on stage now. He's very #excited at the opportunity to go to ISS #AstroTim
Major Tim Peake will be the first British astronaut in space for 20 years - but has no plans to sing any Bowie songs from outer space.
As Tim Peake prepares to become the first official Brit in space, here are other British-born astronauts who have experienced the thrill.