Tim Peake CMG
Biography
Tim Peake was a Non-Executive Director at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from April 2023 to January 2024.
Tim was the first British European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut to visit the International Space Station. He was selected as an ESA astronaut in May 2009 and was assigned to a mission to the International Space Station in May 2013. After many months spent in Russia learning how to operate the Soyuz spacecraft, he launched to space on 15 December 2015. His Principia mission included a spacewalk to repair the Station’s power supply, helping dock 2 spacecrafts and driving a rover across a simulated Mars terrain from space.
Tim took part in over 250 scientific experiments during his mission. His Principia mission also focused on educational outreach, engaging more than 2 million schoolchildren across Europe in over 30 projects during his time in space.
As an ambassador for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Tim is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers.
Previous roles in government
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Non-executive board member