Tim Peake, British Astronaut, holds press before mission to International Space Station

Tim Peake, a British astronaut, is set to launch on a Russian rocket for a five-month mission to the International Space Station. He has undergone six years of rigorous training, including zero-gravity simulations and emergency preparedness. Peake will conduct over 270 experiments and aims to inspire future generations. He acknowledges the challenges of living in microgravity, such as losing items. Peake follows in the footsteps of Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space, and represents a new era of UK-backed space exploration.

What kind of training did Tim Peake undergo to prepare for his space mission?

• Simulating zero gravity in a deep water pool

• Climbing mountains

• Running marathons

• Flying fighter jets

What is one of the biggest challenges of living in microgravity according to Tim Peake?

• Cooking meals

• Sleeping

• Communicating with Earth

• Losing items

How many experiments is Tim Peake expected to conduct during his mission?

• 270

• 150

• 350

• 100

How will Tim Peake receive his Christmas presents on the ISS?

• By parachute

• By reindeer

• By drone

• By orbital delivery

Who was the first British astronaut to fly on a Russian space mission?

• Tim Peake

• Yuri Gagarin

• Helen Sharman

• Chris Hadfield