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Tim Peake: Being back on Earth is like 'world's worst hangover'

British astronaut Tim Peake has said adjusting to life back on Earth is like having the "world's worst hangover".

Major Peake said he felt "pretty terrible" and had suffered with vertigo and dizziness since he returned from the International Space Station.

He added he was beginning to feel better as time passed but said he missed the view from ISS.

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'Best ride I've been on ever' says Tim Peake of space return

British astronaut Tim Peake smiled broadly and said he was feeling "very good" after he was safely removed from the Soyuz capsule following a dramatic return to earth.

"It was incredible. Best ride I've been on ever," he told waiting journalists after a textbook landing on the Kazakh steppe.

"I'm just truly elated. The smells of the Earth are so strong. It's just wonderful to feel the fresh air. I'm looking forward to seeing the family now."

He added that spending 186 days on the International Space Station was "life changing" experience" but he was looking forward to a "pizza and cold beer".

Major Peake is currently being checked over by medical staff to ensure he suffered no injuries in the descent.

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