Life in orbit: Tim Peake's first days aboard the ISS

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video features an in-flight news conference with Expedition 46 Flight Engineer Tim Peake. He discusses his initial experiences in orbit and his aspirations during his six-month mission on the International Space Station.

The footage captures Tim Peake, the first British citizen to fly to the International Space Station and only the second British citizen to fly in space, during an interview on December 18. Having arrived on December 15, Peake is beginning a six-month mission to conduct research and explore the complexities of life aboard the station.

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