Tim Peake
The latest news and comment on British astronaut Tim Peake
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Major Tim Peake answers schoolchildren’s questions from spaceThe British astronaut’s multimedia ability, and the efforts of volunteers back on Earth, are bringing the excitement of his mission into the classroom
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How many people does it take to put an astronaut in space?For each mission, medics, psychologists and engineers all work behind the scenes to send astronauts safely into orbit and bring them home
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Tim Peake takes Mars rover for a test drive in StevenageHaving run a marathon in space, what’s next for Tim Peake? A test drive on Mars (well, a Stevenage aircraft hangar decked out to resemble the red planet)
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Thousands take part in London marathon after countdown from spaceKenyan runners dominate elite race while Major Tim Peake clocks his own record aboard the international space station
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Tim Peake on running the London Marathon in space – videoBritish astronaut Tim Peake says he will partake in the London Marathon, completing the race on a treadmill on board the International Space Station
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Tim Peake prepares to run London Marathon in spaceWith no hot bath to ease his post-race muscles the astronaut will make do with warm water and wipes, but says he’s feeling good ahead of Sunday’s marathon
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Inflatable room delivered to the International Space StationThe bedroom-sized pod offers a new way of living in space and on other planets
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Aurora seen by Tim Peake from International Space Station – timelapse videoBritish astronaut Tim Peake’s latest timelapse video from the International Space Station on Monday shows an aurora over Earth
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Cygnus heads for ISSStuart Clark on a cargo ship that is ferrying fruit, veg and a Gecko Gripper to the space station
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What are the best children's books on science?From the environmental classic Dear Greenpeace to out of this world books about space, the Book Doctor celebrates science week with book choices to inspire the scientists of the future
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Northern lights as seen from space – timelapse videoTimelapse footage filmed from the International Space Station shows the northern lights above Earth
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Adele, Rihanna, Drake and Lorde take to stage at Brit awards 2016 – video highlightsWarning: contains strong language. Watch the highlights from the Brit awards 2016 held at O2 Arena in London
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'Gorilla' chases astronaut Tim Peake around International Space Station – videoEuropean Space Agency footage shows what appears to be a gorilla chasing British astronaut Tim Peake inside the International Space Station
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Tim Peake films UK from International Space station – video timelapseBritish astronaut Tim Peake tweeted this timelapse footage of the British isles from the International Space Station
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Clive James: ‘My granddaughter’s school was connected by video to the International Space Station'Now when she and I ask each other questions, both of us pause before answering. It’s a space conversation
On Earth, this was a grim week ... your mission offers hope, Tim Peake