The bestselling story of Britain’s inspirational astronaut

Limitless: The Autobiography

His accounts of blasting into orbit at 25 times the speed of sound and floating, weightless, around the space station are enthralling. Fasten your seatbelt for an exhilarating read.

For someone who has literally been out of this world Tim's an incredibly down to earth guy and I think you'll be amazed at some of the things he has done ... it's so inspiring to know that even going into space didn't change him as much as being a parent did.

Tim is one of our nation's good guys - and his story is a testament to his courage, kindness and a never give up spirit.

Warm, entertaining and sprinkled with a touch of stardust, this book is definitely a must-read for anybody who's dreamed of the stars. To infinity and beyond!

Full of courage, camaraderie and daring escapades, this reads like a Boys' Own adventure.

It's an exciting story that will inspire young people to pursue their wildest ambitions, no matter how impossible they may seem.

A riveting read from start to finish

Packed with bizarre, thrilling, stomach-churning anecdotes[...] gives an incredible insight into the mind of an adrenaline junkie, test pilot, father and astronaut which many more than just spaceflight enthusiasts with enjoy

After the year we've had on Earth, the prospect of an extended sojourn in space might seem more appealing than usual. Who better to guide us into the cosmos than Tim Peake? [...] Awe-inspiringstuff

An inspiringread about reaching for the stars

Tim...shows how an ordinary boy from Chichester can achieve extraordinary feats through limitless willpower and ambition

The story of an unremarkable British boy who became a remarkable British astronaut and role model. It's an insight into the hows and whys and wherefores of European spaceflight, with some fun anecdotes of how NASA and the Russian do it as well.

Full of escapades, Peake's autobiography reads like a Boys' Own adventure

Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46/47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. 
 
He is also a test pilot and served in the British Army Air Corps. Tim is a Fellow of a number of UK science, aviation and space-based organisations. He is also a STEM ambassador. He is married with two sons.

The inspirational autobiography of Britain’s beloved astronaut Tim Peake, the #1 bestselling author of Hello, is this Planet Earth? and Ask an Astronaut 
 
As heard on BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs 
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'What surprised me was how entirely serene I felt. I was weightless, no forces exerting themselves on my body. To my left was the Space Station. Below me, gradually going into shadow, was the Earth. And over my right shoulder was the universe.' 
 
In fascinating and personal detail, and drawing on exclusive diaries and audio recordings from his mission, astronaut Tim Peake takes readers closer than ever before to experience what life in space is really like: the sights, the smells, the fear, the sacrifice, the exhilaration and the deep and abiding wonder of the view. 
 
Warm, inspiring and often funny, Tim also charts his surprising road to becoming an astronaut, from a shy and unassuming boy from Chichester who had a passion for flight, to a young British Army officer, Apache helicopter pilot, flight instructor and test pilot who served around the world. Tim's extensive eighteen-year career in the Army included the command of a platoon of soldiers in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, deployment in Bosnia, and operations in Afghanistan. 
 
Full of life lessons for readers of all ages, Limitless is the story of how ordinary can become extraordinary. 
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'For someone who has literally been out of this world Tim's an incredibly down to earth guy and I think you'll be amazed at some of the things he has done ... it's so inspiring to know that even going into space didn't change him as much as being a parent did.' JOE WICKS 
 
'Tim is one of our nation's good guys - and his story is a testament to his courage, kindness and a never-give-up spirit.' BEAR GRYLLS 
 
'Full of courage, camaraderie and daring escapades, this reads like a Boys' Own adventure' MIRROR 
 
'A fantastic book' PIERS MORGAN 
 
'Fasten your seatbelt for an exhilarating read ... His accounts of blasting into orbit at 25 times the speed of sound and floating, weightless, around the space station are enthralling.' EXPRESS 
 
Bestseller in the UK, Sunday Times, October 2020

Do You Have What it Takes for Space?

The Astronaut Selection Test Book

The paperback of the fascinating puzzle book from bestselling Tim Peake.

The Astronaut Selection Test Book should corner the gift market much in the same way that GCHQ and Bletchley Park Brainteasers have done in the past couple of years.

Engrossing... a brain buster of a book... You’ll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you’ll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here’s the perfect stocking filler.

It’s a brain work-out on steroids, stuffed with authentic selection tests… Entertaining and engaging… innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating

BBC Sky at Night Magazine (Book of the Month)

A hugely entertaining and demanding challenge… an ideal gift for budding space cadets.

Entertaining and engaging, this intelligent book is educational and for the serious-minded… a route to the stars but also a road map for any career application.

5* review and chosen as the book of the month in BBC Sky at Night Magazine

It’s such a good idea… this is a very good thing for Christmas Day

Everybody get this book… it’s a fascinating read

Packed with fun insights, challenging puzzles and interesting facts

A fantastic gift… more than just a quiz

Tim Peake (Author) 
 Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46/47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. 
 
He is also a test pilot and served in the British Army Air Corps. Tim is a Fellow of a number of UK science, aviation and space-based organisations. He is also a STEM ambassador. He is married with two sons. 
 
The European Space Agency (Author) 
 The European Space Agency is Europe’s gateway to space, and boasts 22 member states. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

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*The OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD puzzle book, as featured in the Times, Daily Telegraph, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Breakfast, and a Guardian Book of the Year pick. 
 
 Have YOU got what it takes to be an astronaut? 
 
This book will help readers of all ages find out. Featuring 100 real astronaut tests and exercises from the European Space Agency's rigorous selection process, ranging from easy to fiendishly hard, The Astronaut Selection Test Book goes where no puzzle book has gone before. 
 
 Including puzzles and tests on: 
 
· visual perception and logic 
· mental arithmetic and concentration 
· psychological readiness 
· teamwork and leadership 
· survival, physical and medical skills 
· foreign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!) 
 
and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peake's first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications! 
 
We've all dreamed of being an astronaut, though of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, only 557 people have travelled to space. But with this unprecedented look into real astronaut selection, you might just find out your dreams can become reality... 
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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER... 
 
Tim Peake and the ESA will receive no royalties from this book; instead, they will be donated to the Prince's Trust charity. 
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'Engrossing... a brain buster of a book... You'll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you'll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here's the perfect stocking filler.' - STARBURST 
 
'It's a brain work-out on steroids, stuffed with authentic selection tests... Entertaining and engaging... innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating' - BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE (5 STARS, Book of the Month) 
 
'It's such a good idea... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day' - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2 
 
'Everybody, get this book... it's a fascinating read' - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO X 
 
'A fantastic gift... more than just a quiz' - WI LIFE 
 
'The perfect [book] for big thinkers' - BBC ARTS, 2018's Biggest Books

My Guide to Life in Space (Official Tim Peake Book)

Ask an Astronaut

The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake

Ask an Astronaut can be browsed or read straight through . . . Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth . . . insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling.

An enjoyable read and an excellent insight into the work, life and responsibilities of these highly skilled individuals … the perfect gift for anyone with a passion for space

A delightful adventure of understanding how and why humans journey into space… a beautiful view of our desire to go beyond our terrestrial gravity. I feel more ready to go into space than I have ever done, though I'm not quite sure I'll get through the training process...

Peake’s honest and detailed answers combine to give a complete picture of an astronaut’s life . . . charming and informative

Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space

Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth … insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling

Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46/47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. 
 
He is also a test pilot and served in the British Army Air Corps. Tim is a Fellow of a number of UK science, aviation and space-based organisations. He is also a STEM ambassador. He is married with two sons.

The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake 
 
Shortlisted for the British Book Award 2018 
 
'Amazing . . . A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 
 
Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? 
 
Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. 
 
How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? 
 
What's it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space? 
 
And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond? 
 
From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station. 
 
'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times

My View from the International Space Station (Official Tim Peake Book)

Hello, is this planet Earth?

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs that he took on board the International Space Station, many of which have not been seen before. Includes a personal commentary from Tim.

The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs taken on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before. Including a personal commentary from Tim, this is an awe-inspiring glimpse into life outside of Planet Earth... 
 
'Inspiring for everyone' -- ***** Reader review 
'WOW!! Fantastic images' -- ***** Reader review 
'Literally out of this world' -- ***** Reader review 
'Photos to die for, totally fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 
'This book is truly amazing!' -- ***** Reader review 
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THE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and WINNER OF THE NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 
 
 
'It's impossible to look down on Earth from space and not be mesmerised by the fragile beauty of our planet. I may have been 400km up, but I have never felt closer to Earth than when I was on board the International Space Station. I'm delighted to share with you this collection of photographs with some of my thoughts from my mission. Although I briefly left the sanctuary of our planet, I rediscovered the wonder of the place we call home.' 
 
Hello, is this planet Earth? takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of Tim's historic and inspirational six-month Principia mission. Based on over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs that he took on board the international space station, many of which have not been seen before, this lavish collection showcases the beauty of earth from above, and is the perfect visual time capsule of Tim's remarkable trip, which captured the imaginations of millions of children and adults across the world. 
 
Including breath-taking aerial photos of cities illuminated at night, the northern lights and unforgettable vistas of oceans, mountains and deserts, the book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, and comes with a personal commentary from Tim, full of his characteristic warmth and charm. 
 
The title of the book is inspired by Tim's famous 'wrong number' dialled from space, when he accidentally misdialled a woman from the space station and inquired, 'Hello, is this planet Earth?'

The first book by astronaut Tim Peake - a mesmerising collection of over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs taken on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before. Including a personal commentary from Tim, this is an awe-inspiring glimpse into life outside of Planet Earth... 
 
'Inspiring for everyone' -- ***** Reader review 
'WOW!! Fantastic images' -- ***** Reader review 
'Literally out of this world' -- ***** Reader review 
'Photos to die for, totally fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 
'This book is truly amazing!' -- ***** Reader review 
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 THE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and WINNER OF THE NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 
 
 
'It's impossible to look down on Earth from space and not be mesmerised by the fragile beauty of our planet. I may have been 400km up, but I have never felt closer to Earth than when I was on board the International Space Station. I'm delighted to share with you this collection of photographs with some of my thoughts from my mission. Although I briefly left the sanctuary of our planet, I rediscovered the wonder of the place we call home.' 
 
 Hello, is this planet Earth? takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of Tim's historic and inspirational six-month Principia mission. Based on over 150 of Tim's stunning photographs that he took on board the international space station, many of which have not been seen before, this lavish collection showcases the beauty of earth from above, and is the perfect visual time capsule of Tim's remarkable trip, which captured the imaginations of millions of children and adults across the world. 
 
 Including breath-taking aerial photos of cities illuminated at night, the northern lights and unforgettable vistas of oceans, mountains and deserts, the book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, and comes with a personal commentary from Tim, full of his characteristic warmth and charm. 
 
The title of the book is inspired by Tim's famous 'wrong number' dialled from space, when he accidentally misdialled a woman from the space station and inquired, 'Hello, is this planet Earth?'

Tim Peake

The Human Story

From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation. 
 
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY SPACE TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST 
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'This book is brilliant - once in a blue moon. A book for the whole family.' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio 
 
'The most wonderful book ... Tim Peake is a historian and encyclopaedia of space.’ Rory Stewart 
 
'An extraordinary book. For anyone - even if you’re not interested in Space. If you’re interested in human stories and the human character - this is delightful.' BBC Breakfast 
 
'A fascinating, detailed, playful book drawn from extensive research – Peake met seven Apollo astronauts, Russian cosmonauts and various other space technicians – as well as his considerable personal experience. Lifts the lid on what space is like: the dedication and sacrifice; the politics and pantomime; the practicalities and the peril; the glory and fame; the adjustment back to normal life.' iPaper 
 
'A thrilling human history of space' Daily Mirror 
 
'The bible of space travel' Chris Moyles, Radio X 
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As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake. 
 
Only 656 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson. 
 
Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous view of Earth, the surreal weightlessness, the extraordinary danger, the surprising humdrum, the unexpected humour, the newfound perspective, the years of training, the psychological pressures, the gruelling physical toll, the thrill of launch and the trepidation of re-entry. The book also examines the surprising, shocking and often poignant stories of astronauts back on Earth, whose lives are forever changed as they readjust to terra firma. 
 
Publication of the book comes on the eve of NASA's plans to return to the moon, fifty years after an astronaut last walked on the lunar surface. In 2024 the Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to orbit the moon. 
 
In 2025 Artemis III will send the first woman and the first person of colour to step on the lunar surface. What will separate these upcoming moonwalkers from the legendary Apollo crews? Does it still take a daring-do attitude, super-human fitness, intelligence, plus the 'Right-stuff' - a fabled grace under pressure? And how will astronauts travel even further - to Mars and beyond? Space: The Human Story reveals all.

Tim Peake

Books by Tim Peake

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