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Tim Peake to Lead First All-British Space Mission

Peake joins Axiom Space and UK Space Agency to spearhead groundbreaking project targeting 2025 launch.

  • Tim Peake appointed strategic adviser and mission commander for Axiom Space.
  • The mission aims to launch the first all-British crew to the International Space Station.
  • Funding and scientific projects are being secured for a potential 2025 or 2026 launch.
  • The crew may include British paralympian John McFall and other recent ESA recruits.
  • The mission highlights the UK's growing role in the commercial space sector.
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