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Principia Mission

British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake spent 6 months living and working onboard the International Space Station from December 2015 until June 2016.  The UK Space Agency brought you news of all of the activities taking place here in the UK, as well as updates on Tim and information on how you could get involved.

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Tim Peake 2016 UK Tour FAQ

7 October 2016

Here are some of the answers to the questions we have received about Tim’s tour of the UK. Read more

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Principia playlist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7bFGv8DHVY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQfN9j9wrKI&index=6&list=PLbyvawxScNbuGmgshrhbBrBxKwJLmM7i8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l7MM9yoxII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLLRnxsNK70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IIQLRXCPhk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQb-N486mA4
View our Principia playlist on YouTube

UK Science

Electromagnetic Levitator

EML: Thermolab and NEQUISOL

A furnace for studying metals on the ISS.

Thermolab and NEQUISOL Case Study Link

EXPOSE-R2: Life in space? Life on Mars?

The study of organisms in extreme environments.

Expose-R2 Case Study Link

Measuring Brain Pressure in Space

British breakthroughs in medical hardware.

Brain pressure Case Study Link
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TimPix

 

Carry out your own research using radiation data from Timepix detectors on board the International Space Station.

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UKSEDS

 

University students! Explain the science and technology of Tim Peake’s mission using any medium.

How to enter

Astro Pi

 

Get your hands on data collected onboard the ISS by two Astro Pi computers loaded with a host of sensors.

 

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Mission calendar dates

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