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Tim Peake Special: How to Be an Astronaut

Horizon 2016
Episode 8 of 17

Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.

In December 2015, Tim Peake became Britain鈥檚 first astronaut on board the International Space Station. For two years, he had been filming a video diary for Horizon as he prepared to leave. From family life to the rigorous training, this is an intimate portrait and remarkable insight into the world of an astronaut.

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  • Tim Peake's exclusive biographical timeline, from army cadet to spaceman

  • Immersive panoramic images for desktop or mobile, taken by the man himself

  • Tim Peake sets the challenges to see if you could be the next Brit in space

  • Explore a timeline of surprising success, missed chances and vital contributions

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Credits

Presenter Tim Peake
Producer Simon Winchcombe
Director Simon Winchcombe
Series Editor Steve Crabtree

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Tim Peake's Principia mission

Find out about Tim's mission and how to get involved

  • (principia.org.uk)

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Related Links

  • (www.gov.uk)
  • (www.esa.int)
  • (www.nasa.gov)
  • (en.federalspace.ru)
  • (www.esa.int)
  • (spotthestation.nasa.gov)