British astronaut Tim Peake has revealed he will be returning to the International Space Station for a second time.

Tim Peake to return to space for second mission

The pair were among award recipients at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Eddie Redmayne and Tim Peake receive royal honours

The pair discussed Peake's safe return from space and helping disadvantaged young people.

The British astronaut said he believed another manned mission to the Moon would happen in his lifetime - and he hoped to be part of it. 

British astronaut Major Tim Peake is set to land in Kazakhstan on Saturday after his six-month mission to the International Space Station.

Major Tim Peake will leave the International Space Station on Saturday and board the Soyuz Capsule to begin his three hour return to Earth.

Tim Peake may have been on a space walk and stared into the vastness of space, but the British astronaut just really misses the rain.

"Hopefully I've been able to inspire some kids to look at space and science in a different way", he said.


The British astronaut spoke with five-year-old leukaemia patient Maddison Webb about being separated from their families.

British astronaut Major Tim Peake has his trip on the International Space Station extended by almost two weeks. 

British astronaut Tim Peake takes part in a test to see how a Mars rover handles when it's controlled from further away.

Astronaut Tim Peake will run 'alongside' those taking part in the London Marathon via a treadmill in the International Space Station.

Tim Peake will be answering questions ahead of running the marathon this weekend. 

The British astronaut revealed that being able to put together a wardrobe was an unexpected ability that proved useful on board the ISS.

Stunning images showing nighttime views of the United Kingdom and Europe from space have been shared by British astronaut Tim Peake.