Do you ever want to give up? Training is tough, but I’ve never wanted to give up — going to the ISS is too exciting! I’ve also learned so many new skills and get to do exciting things like caving, underwater training and flying in fast planes that make you feel weightless for a few seconds.
Why is what you do important? Living and working in space is very difficult, but it helps us learn new things. We’re forced to overcome many challenges by innovation, experimentation and pushing the boundaries of what we consider possible.
‘Principia’ is the name of Tim’s mission to the ISS.
Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut Get fit for space by taking the Mission X challenge. Anyone can join in, and there are lots of fun activities to keep you fit, healthy and on the road (or flightpath) to becoming an astronaut. For details on how to get involved, go to the Usborne Quicklinks website (see instructions at the start of this book).
Spot the Station You can see the International Space Station as it passes over the UK. To find out how, go to the Usborne Quicklinks website.