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.
UK astronaut will continue Chris Hadfield's 'great work'
The UK's first official astronaut Major Tim Peake told ITV News he wanted to continue Commander Chris Hadfield's "great work" of tweeting pictures from space but would not "inflict" his singing voice on the world.
Cdr Hadfield, from Canada, performed a cover of David Bowie's song Space Oddity while he was onboard the International Space Station.
Maj Peake said he was "delighted" with his mission to space and added that his family were "thrilled" for him.
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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.