Astronaut Tim Peake is coming to share his extraordinary stories of space exploration
Ever wanted to meet a spaceman in the flesh? Now’s your chance.
British astronaut Tim Peake will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Basingstoke when his latest tour blasts off across the country.
Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space sees Tim sharing extraordinary archive footage bringing to life the adventures of astronauts in a celebration of the historic human endeavour of space exploration.
This latest leg of the tour includes a date at The Anvil on Friday, September 12.
With fewer than 650 people having reached Earth's orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim Peake to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration.
Up until now, he has brought his own incredible journey to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage.
In this new production, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.
From the first forays into space in the 1950s, to the first human missions destined for Mars, Tim will traverse the final frontier. As he recounts the awe-inspiring endeavours of astronauts across the ages, he will reveal what spaceflight is truly like: from the wondrous view of Earth, living in weightlessness, the dangers and unexpected moments of humour, to the years of training and psychological and physical pressures that an astronaut has to take on.
“It seems like yesterday I was launching to space, and I still hold the very deep honour and excitement of that day very close,” Tim said.
“Being able to tour the country, with a special show like The Quest To Explore Space, where I can share just a small taste of what I experienced as an astronaut, reliving my own journey and sharing stories from those groundbreaking moments in space exploration, is absolutely fantastic.
“I hope the stories I share will give people a special insight into the magic of space and continue to inspire generations of future space explorers.”
Tim Peake joined the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2009, after an 18-year career in the army – making history in December 2015 as the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station. He retired from the ESA in 2023, but has continued to work with them and the UK Space Agency as an ambassador for space to inspire young people to follow careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
From our first forays into space through to the vast potential of the future, there is nobody more qualified than Tim to recount stories from his own journey and bring to life many iconic and groundbreaking missions from the past.
“Space has the capacity to inspire and fascinate people of all ages. It's an honour to be able to share these unique experiences, which have forever changed how we look at the universe,” adds Tim.
Visit https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/tim-peake-astronauts for ticket information.
