1. Who is Tim Peake, and why is he famous?
Tim Peake is a British astronaut. He is famous because he went to space and lived on the International Space Station (ISS).
2. What inspired Tim Peake to become an astronaut?
When Tim was little, he loved planes, flying, and looking at the stars. He wanted to explore space, so he worked hard to become an astronaut.
3. Which space mission did Tim Peake take part in, and what was its name?
Tim’s space mission was called Principia. He flew to space in 2015 and stayed there for about 6 months!
4. How did Tim Peake prepare for his journey to space?
Tim trained for years. He:
- Learned how to fix things on the space station.
- Practiced wearing a space suit.
- Exercised a lot to stay strong.
- Learned how to live safely in space.
5. What was life like for Tim Peake on the International Space Station (ISS)?
Life in space was very different. Tim floated around because there is no gravity. He ate dried food, slept in a special bag, and used exercise machines to stay healthy.
6. What experiments or activities did Tim Peake do in space?
Tim did science experiments to help people on Earth. He grew plants, tested how things work in space, and even ran a marathon on a treadmill!
7. What was Tim Peake’s most memorable moment during his space mission?
Tim said that seeing Earth from space was the most amazing thing. He also did a spacewalk outside the space station, which was very exciting.
8. How did Tim Peake communicate with people on Earth during his mission?
Tim used video calls, emails, and social media to talk to people on Earth. He even talked to school children to answer their questions about space.
9. What awards or achievements has Tim Peake earned for his work as an astronaut?
Tim got awards for being brave and inspiring others. He also became very famous for being one of the first British astronauts to go to the ISS.
10. What has Tim Peake done since returning from space, and how has he inspired young people?
After coming back to Earth, Tim has:
- Written books about space.
- Visited schools to talk to children.
- Encouraged kids to enjoy science and space!