The day Tim Peake began his six-month journey into orbit
In short: Witness the highlights from the 15 December 2015 launch of the Principia mission. This footage tracks the journey from the launch site in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, to the crew's arrival aboard the International Space Station.
The Principia mission, led by ESA astronaut Tim Peake, launched on 15 December 2015 to conduct over 30 scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station. This video captures the critical transition from ground preparations in Kazakhstan to the crew's successful arrival on the station, alongside NASA astronaut Tim Kopra and commander Yuri Malenchenko.
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