Tim Peake CMG
Tim Peake is a former Apache pilot, flight instructor, test pilot and current European Space Agency astronaut. A veteran of 18 years military service, Tim has flown over 3,000 hours on operations worldwide.
In December 2015, Tim became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and conduct a spacewalk during his six month mission. He also ran the London marathon from space.
Tim’s mission engaged more than two million students in outreach activities. He is an ambassador for STEM Education, The Prince’s Trust and the Scout Association. He is a best-selling author, with proceeds from his books donated to The Prince’s Trust.
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Great to see Swarm Rising in good company on the @Waterstones Best Books of 2021 list.
Working on the sequel, Swarm Enemy, right now with the brilliant @SteveColeBooks
@HachetteKids
https://www.waterstones.com/blog/the-best-books-of-2021-childrens-books
Happy St. Andrew’s Day to all my Scottish family and friends around the world. I never get tired of this beautiful country and neither does Woody!
#StAndrewsDay 🏴
This special bear (made from my donated jeans) has a very rare, ‘Flown in Space’ patch & is raising money for the amazing children’s charity, Together for Short Lives. You can bid on this & 20 other beautifully made bears here:
4https://www.charitystars.com/product/the-tim-peake-denim-bear?preview
Auction closes 2nd Dec 9pm
Great to be able to visit @GWASwindon recently & it’s a real honour to have a school house named after me. So many fantastic questions from engaged, enthusiastic young people.I love the cartoon - thanks Freddie & Freddie’s Dad 👋.
2And thank you GWA for having me! #STEMeducation
Thanks @RoyalDerngate and #Northampton for a great show this afternoon…and for letting me graffiti your wall 🚀