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Tim Peake

The first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station, inspirational communicator of science, and best-selling author.

Top 5 podcasts with Tim Peake

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Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 36min

Life Lessons from an Astronaut with Tim Peake #300

Tim Peake, the first British ESA astronaut and best-selling author, shares captivating insights from his time at the International Space Station. He discusses the balance between fear and performance in high-stakes environments, offering strategies for resilience through structure and routine. Tim reveals the challenges of sleeping in space and the emotional dynamics of maintaining family connections during missions. He emphasizes the vital role of soft skills in astronaut training, inspiring listeners to step out of their comfort zones and embrace personal growth.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h

51. Tim Peake: Will humans colonise Mars?

British astronaut Tim Peake discusses the future of human space exploration, including the colonization of Mars and growing human organs on the moon. They also explore the rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States during the space race, the different reactions of astronauts when asked about their experiences in space, overcoming vertigo in space, the courage of Neil Armstrong during his Gemini 8 mission, and the physical fitness requirements for astronauts.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 42min

Hollywood in Space

Astronauts Tim Peake, Nicole Stott, and Susan Kilrain, alongside Oscar winning Special FX director Paul Franklin, join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the accuracy of space movies. They fact check movies like Gravity and The Martian, criticize the lack of realism in spacewalk scenes, and discuss the influence of science fiction on real-life science. They also explore the illusion of zero gravity in movies, the misrepresentations in a Mars film, and the influence of science fiction on space exploration.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 42min

Space – the human story

Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, discusses the human story of space exploration. Topics include the beauty of Earth, the selection process for space missions, living in space, and the impacts of a world without stars on human civilization. The significance of standing stones and the connection between humans and the universe are also explored.
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Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 4min

E63 - Tim Peake: Aiming high by staying grounded

Major Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to perform a spacewalk, shares invaluable insights from his career with the European Space Agency. He discusses how space travel changes one’s perspective on self-awareness and human connections. Tim reflects on the importance of curiosity, resilience, and decision-making in high-performance settings. He emphasizes the value of soft skills alongside hard skills and offers lessons on pursuing passion relentlessly, as outlined in his book 'Limitless', which encourages everyone to step beyond conventional boundaries.