About Tim Peake

Tim Peake

Born: 7th April 1972 (age 49 years), Chichester, West Sussex, England

Tim Peake is a former Apache pilot, flight instructor, test pilot and current European Space Agency astronaut. 

In December 2015, Tim Peake became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station. During his six month mission, he conducted a spacewalk and he also ran the London marathon from space!

Tim Peake'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.