Tim Peake returns to National Space Centre

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Visitors can expect a truly immersive experience. Tim will meet with schoolchildren and community groups, recreate and discuss some of the education experiments he conducted aboard the International Space Station, and answer questions drawn from his much loved Ask an Astronaut book. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet Tim during a dedicated book signing session featuring his best selling titles.

The event culminates with an exclusive live Ask an Astronaut Q&A in the UK’s largest planetarium, with Ben Brusey, Tim’s editor at Penguin Random House – offering audiences a rare chance to hear directly from Tim about life in space, exploration and the future of human spaceflight.

The National Space Centre has played a unique role throughout Tim Peake’s career. Previous landmark moments include underwater astronaut training demonstrations ahead of his mission, a live call from orbit during his time on the International Space Station, and an emotional public visit following his return to Earth. The Centre is also home to Tim’s iconic Sokol spacesuit, and its National Space Academy team worked directly with Tim to create the Principia classroom activities that reached millions of students across the UK.

Malika Andress, Head of Marketing at the National Space Centre, said: “Tim has been an extraordinary ambassador for human spaceflight. His passion, generosity and commitment to inspiring young people has helped drive a real increase in interest in STEM education and careers. We cannot thank him enough for his continued support over the past ten years and we are incredibly proud to welcome him back to the National Space Centre to celebrate the legacy of Principia.”

Tickets for the Ask an Astronaut Q&A and book signing sessions are available to book in advance. Tim Peake’s return promises an unforgettable day of inspiration, reflection and discovery, celebrating not just a historic mission but a decade of impact that continues to reach for the stars.

Tim Peake was the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station. He is also a bestselling author and an inspirational communicator of science to audiences of all ages. Tim served as an army officer and a combat search and rescue instructor, and flew helicopter operations. Tim was selected as an ESA astronaut in May 2009 and after arduous training Tim was assigned to a mission to the International Space Station in May 2013. He launched to space on 15th December 2015. Tim took part in over 250 scientific experiments during his mission. His Principia mission also focused on educational outreach, engaging more than two million schoolchildren across Europe in over 30 projects during his time in space. Tim’s bestselling books include: Space (Century, 2023), Limitless (Century, 2020), Ask An Astronaut (Century, 2017) and The Astronaut Selection Test Book (Century, 2018). His recent daily podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon presents Artemis II for the BBC World Service reached millions of space fans.