Tim Peake

Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He is also an author and an inspirational communicator of science to audiences of all ages. A former Apache helicopter pilot, flight instructor and test pilot, Tim was selected as an ESA astronaut in May 2009. After years of arduous training, Tim was assigned to a mission to the International Space Station in May 2013. He launched into space on December 15, 2015. Tim participated in over 250 scientific experiments during his mission. His Principia mission focused on educational outreach, engaging more than 2 million schoolchildren across Europe in over 30 projects during his time in space. Tim was awarded a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth II.