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.
British astronaut to tweet from space
Britain's first official astronaut Major Tim Peake said he would tweet from space like Chris Hadfield had done in a bid to "try and inspire a generation."
He added that he was "delighted" after being chosen to travel to space.
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UK's new spaceman describes mission as 'true privilege'
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.
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Boldly going where few Brits have gone before
As Tim Peake prepares to become the first official Brit in space, here are other British-born astronauts who have experienced the thrill.