Astronaut Tim Peake's video diary of the two years leading up to his arrival at the International Space Station in December 2015.
In December 2015, Tim Peake became Britain’s first astronaut on board the International Space Station. For two years, he had been filming a video diary for Horizon as he prepared to leave. From family life to the rigorous training, this is an intimate portrait and remarkable insight into the world of an astronaut.
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How I became a British astronaut
Tim Peake's exclusive biographical timeline, from army cadet to spaceman
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Tim Peake's 360 degree photos
Immersive panoramic images for desktop or mobile, taken by the man himself
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Got what it takes to be an astronaut?
Tim Peake sets the challenges to see if you could be the next Brit in space
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Britain's hidden role in the space race
Explore a timeline of surprising success, missed chances and vital contributions
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Intro: How to be an Astronaut
Duration: 02:14
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Video diary: Flying the Soyuz spacecraft
Duration: 00:37
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Video diary: 8G spin in the centrifuge
Duration: 01:00
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Video diary: Winter survival training
Duration: 01:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tim Peake |
| Producer | Simon Winchcombe |
| Director | Simon Winchcombe |
| Series Editor | Steve Crabtree |
Broadcasts
Sun 13 Dec 2015 20:00BBC Two except Scotland- Sun 13 Dec 2015 22:00BBC Two Scotland
- Mon 14 Dec 2015 23:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Wed 15 Jun 2016 04:35
- Sun 10 Dec 2017 22:30
- Thu 31 May 2018 22:50
- Tue 25 Jun 2019 19:30
- Sun 11 Aug 2019 20:50
- Mon 26 Jan 2026 22:00
- Tue 27 Jan 2026 01:40
- Thu 18 Jun 2026 20:00
- Fri 19 Jun 2026 01:05
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Tim Peake: How to be an Astronaut is a BBC Horizon special