Alastair Reynolds
Topic: Arrival
Alastair Reynolds is the author of twelve science fiction novels and over fifty short stories in the genre. His most recent novel, Poseidon’s Wake was published in early 2015 and is the final novel in his Poseidon’s Children trilogy.
Merry Christmas from the International Space Station
Topic: Arrival
Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly of NASA, Flight Engineer Tim Kopra of NASA and our very own Tim Peake offer their thoughts on being in orbit away from home during the Christmas holidays and what Christmas means to them.
European Space Agency 2015 Highlights
Date Posted: 31st December 2015
Topic: Arrival
With 2016 fast approaching, we look back with the European Space Agency on their highlights of 2015.
Tim’s first talk with the world’s media from space
Date Posted: 24th December 2015
Topic: Arrival
Recorded live from ESA’s astronaut centre in Cologne, Germany, and from the International Space Station, ESA astronaut Tim Peake spoke with journalists for the first time from space just three days after arriving at his new home for six months.
BBC FOUR Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Date Posted: 24th December 2015
Topic: Arrival
Join the Ri on BBC Four for this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES with Kevin Fong as he opens a window onto today’s most exciting space missions, explores the future of space travel, and offers a unique insight into the challenges of protecting human life in the hostile environment of space.
LAUNCH DAY LIVE with the BBC!
Date Posted: 15th December 2015
Topic: Arrival
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Watch Blast Off Live!15th of December 2015 |
Star Wars The Force Awakens
Date Posted: 15th December 2015
A long time ago in 1977, George Lucas’ now epic space opera trilogy Star Wars burst onto our screen. If the force is with you and you’ve seen the film, we’d love to hear from you …
Thank You to the Principia Education Partners
Topic: Arrival
With exactly one week to go before British ESA astronaut Tim Peake leaves Earth, he has taken a moment to thank the Principia educational partners
BBC Radio 4 Britons in Space
Date Posted: 4th December 2015
Topic: Arrival
BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting a special programme on 12th December 2015 exploring the history of Britons in Space since the 1950s.
Tim Peake on BBC2 Horizon
Date Posted: 3rd December 2015
Topic: Arrival
As Tim Peake’s Principia Mission approaches launch day from Baikonur in Kazakhstan, tune into BBC Two’s Horizons Special on 13th December 2015 which gives you an exclusive look at Tim’s video diary as he prepares for his mission to the International Space Station on 15th December 2015.
Consider Iain M Banks
Topic: Arrival
Iain M Banks’ first science fiction novel, Consider Phlebas, was published in 1987. Writing at a time when science fiction was experiencing a boom in the British publishing market, Banks is credited with leading the revival and regeneration of the genre
For Young Readers: The Usborne Mini Astronaut’s Handbook
Topic: Arrival
A free, downloadable guide to becoming an astronaut for young readers, full of funny and fascinating insights and expert advice from the UK Space Agency and ESA, plus a personal message from astronaut Tim Peake
