Timothy survival training

ESA astronaut Timothy Peake during winter survival training near Star City, Russia, on 23 January 2014.

Survival training is an important part of all Soyuz missions. There is always the possibility that a spacecraft could land in a remote, cold area. All astronauts have to learn to survive in harsh climates while waiting for rescue.

Tim is flight engineer for Expedition 46/47, which will be launched to the International Space Station in November 2015 on a long-duration mission. He will be the first British ESA astronaut to visit the Station.