Ask an Astronaut

Ask an Astronaut can be browsed or read straight through … Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth … insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling. * TLS *An enjoyable read and an excellent insight into the work, life and responsibilities of these highly skilled individuals … the perfect gift for anyone with a passion for space * Sky at Night Magazine *A delightful adventure of understanding how and why humans journey into space… a beautiful view of our desire to go beyond our terrestrial gravity. I feel more ready to go into space than I have ever done, though I’m not quite sure I’ll get through the training process… – Robin Ince * The Infinite Monkey Cage *Peake’s honest and detailed answers combine to give a complete picture of an astronaut’s life … charming and informative * Daily Express *Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space * Times *Amazing … A brilliant book – Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2An accessible, lively personal guide * My Weekly *Accessible and in-depth * i Paper *Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth … insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling * TLS *

Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46⁄47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. He is also a test pilot and served in the British Army Air Corps. Tim is a Fellow of a number of UK science, aviation and space-based organisations. He is also a STEM ambassador. He is married with two sons.