Tim Peake

Explorer Scouts in Scotland will soon launch into learning space skills

Tejpaul Bhatia, Chief Revenue Officer at Axiom Space (left) and Dr Paul Bate, Chief Exectuive of the UK Space Agency (Image: UK Space Agency)

UK Space Agency -Axiom deal will see first all-UK space mission

The International Space Station photographed by Expedition 56 crew members from a Soyuz spacecraft after undocking. Picture: NASA/Roscosmos

All-UK space mission planned after UK Space Agency signs agreement

Major Tim Peake

Here's when tickets for ISS astronaut Major Tim Peake's show go on sale

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 file photo, astronaut Michael Collins attends the JFK Space Summit at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.

Astronaut Tim Peake among those paying tribute to 'inspiration' Michael Collins

More than 3.1 million people have watched the online incarnation of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations so far.

This is how many people globally tuned in to watch Edinburgh's Hogmanay film

A film celebrating Edinburgh’s historic cultural ties to Hogmanay has been praised as a ‘visual feast’ by British astronaut Tim Peake.

Astronaut Tim Peake praises ‘visual feast’ of Edinburgh Hogmanay film

Barak Obama and Cliff Richard have released autobiographies in 2020

These are the best autobiographies for your Christmas list in 2020

The presenter expressed her condolences for Motts' family (Photo: BBC/The One Show)

Alex Jones has paid tribute to Charlie Mott - The One Show staff member who pass...

The vehicle launch company plans to test all of its engines at the site. Picture: contributed.

Skyrora creates 170 jobs with new Fife facility

Peake said his arrival at Skyrora will help it develop a commercial rocket launch capability. Picture: contributed.

Astronaut Tim Peake joining Edinburgh-based space rocket firm Skyrora

Nasa and SpaceX are trying to make history as they seek to launch astronauts into space from the US for the first time in nine years, just days after their first attempt was cancelled. (Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls/PA Wire)

Major Tim Peake: NASA and SpaceX rocket could be visible over UK tonight

Your kids can train like astronauts with these educational resources endorsed by...

DataFest 20 has cancelled its remaining events across Scotland due to coronavirus. Picture: Steve Cox

Coronavirus: DataFest 20 and VisitScotland Expo cancelled amid Covid-19 health c...

Peake is described as having a 'fascinating story to tell' and being an 'ideal speaker to headline DataFest20'. Picture: contributed.

Astronaut Tim Peake to headline Edinburgh data summit

060280 01: Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin poses next to the U.S. flag July 20, 1969 on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. (Photo by NASA/Liaison)

What were you doing during moon landing? Nasa wants to know

Rob Delaney told the bedtime story using Makaton.

Watch as Scottish boy with heart defect has incredible reaction to CBeebies show

The spectacular Virgin Money Fireworks Concert brings together unforgettable orchestral classics from Edinburgh's own Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and awe-inspiring fireworks.

250,000 witness stunning Edinburgh Festival fireworks display

BBC handout photo of Ewan McGregor, who is the next star to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story. Picture; PA

Ewan McGregor to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo programme was revealed at Edinburgh Castle today.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo deploys lasers for first time as it honours space race

VR Experience Tour is out of this world

Tim Peake's Spacecraft will be open to the public until 4th August 2018.

P3 pupils from Dunipace Primary School near Falkirk helped with the unveiling. Picture: Neil Hanna

Tim Peake's Soyuz spacecraft goes on display in Edinburgh

Meghan Markle received an apron as an official Royal gift last year. Picture: Getty Images

Meghan Markle gets an apron as first official Royal gift

Eric 'Winkle' Brown started to fly with the Royal Navy in 1939.

Statue campaign for "world's greatest test pilot"

JK Rowling honoured for contribution to book trade

After the surprises of 2016, who could confidently predict what lies ahead in 2017?

Leader comment: Hopes for 2017 after a troubled year

US President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump. Picture: Getty

Review of the Year 2016: a political year like no other

Ewan McGregor, director and lead actor of American Pastoral in Edinburgh for the International Film Festival gala screening.

Brian Ferguson: Festivals right to get together at new times

Astronaut Terry Virts took this image of the Northern Lights over Scotland. Picture: Terry Virts

9 stunning images of Scotland from space

Astronaut Jeff Williams' picture of Scotland on a 'rare cloudless day'. Picture: Jeff Williams/NASA

Astronaut tweets amazing image of Scotland from space

Scotland from space. Picture: Twitter/Tim Peake

In pictures: Scotland from space

ESA astronaut Timothy Peake with space seeds in the cupola on the ISS. Picture: ESA/NASA

How will astronaut Tim Peake re-adjust to the world?

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh leave St Paul's Cathedral. Picture: PA

Tim Peake and Rod Stewart acclaimed on Queen's honours list

Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England. Picture: Twitter/Astro_TimPeake

Tim Peake tweets image of Scotland on '˜hottest day of year'

Tim Peake will be spending almost an extra fortnight in space

Extra 13 days on International Space Station for Tim Peake

Major Tim Peake has taken control of the newest Mars rover Bridget from space, driving it around a UK hangar. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Astronaut Tim Peake drives UK-based robot from orbit on ISS

Edinburgh, as photographed from the international space station by Major Tim Peake. Picture: Twitter/Astro_TimPeake

Tim Peake tweets stunning photo of Edinburgh from space

This team of Renfrewshire school pupils will see their science experiment launched into space aboard the International Space Station tonight. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Scots students to see science experiment launched into space

Tim Peake. Picture: PA

Major Tim Peake says space is '˜out of this world' but he does feel homesick

Canna and the West Coast of Scotland from space

Skye and Canna photographed from space

Tim Peake. Picture: PA

Astronaut Tim Peaker training for marathon in space

Suspected meteor shower over Aberdeenshire

Video: Loud '˜fireball' spotted in night skies over Scotland
A BRIGHT fireball sighted and heard across the country is believed to have been caused by a meteor shower.

Scotland as captured from the ISS.

Major Tim Peake tweets stunning image of Scotland from space

Adele with her British female solo artist award she won four in total. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Brit Awards 2016: Emotional Adele scoops four awards

Captain Eric Brown CBE, was often referred to as Britains greatest ever pilot Picture: Neil Hanna Photography

Tim Peake pays tribute to Captain Eric '˜Winkle' Brown

Tim Peake will be able to enjoy the Calcutta Cup action from the International Space Station. Picture: PA

Calcutta Cup to be streamed live in space for Tim Peake

The Scottish First Minister was included in the top 500. Picture: Steven Brown

Nicola Sturgeon & JK Rowling among top 500 influential people

The High Court in Edinburgh. Picture: TSPL

Leaders: Case for verdict change may yet be not proven

Scot in ‘horse penis’ slur to be deported

Fireworks at the Torchlight Procession in Edinburgh. Picture: Neil Hanna

Scots usher in New Year celebrations with message from space

Ready to par-tay ... Tim Peake. Picture: AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky

Hogmanay: Tim Peake to join Edinburgh street party from space

European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake on the Space Station

Astronaut Tim Peake dials wrong number from ISS to Earth

The International Space Station will be visible from northern Scotland tomorrow afternoon. Picture: Getty Images

International Space Station will be visible from north of Scotland

Astronaut Tim Peake. Picture: TSPL

Andy Murray beaten to hero of the year title by Tim Peake

Tim Peake gestures to his child from a bus at the Baikonur cosmodrome. Picture: Kirill Kudryatsev/Getty

Dani Garavelli: Tim Peake keeps space dream alive

Major Tim Peake allows mic to drift during interview. Picture: PA

Astronaut Tim Peake: Life in space ‘beyond expectations’

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries