Tim Peake: Ask an Astronaut

In a UK-exclusive launch event for his new book, Ask an Astronaut, Tim Peake will be touching down at the Barbican Centre on Tuesday 24th October.

Drawing on his extraordinary experiences as the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS), this special event will see Tim reflect on some of the most interesting, funny and curious questions he has been asked since his return to Earth.

Produced by Penguin Live, the evening features Tim in conversation with Dallas Campbell, actor and TV presenter (The Gadget Show and Bang Goes the Theory), and will delight adults and children alike; featuring exclusive shots from Tim’s space journey and a live Q&A with the audience, giving them a unique opportunity to ask him any burning questions they might have about life amongst the stars. Tim will be signing for a limited time and on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Tim will be signing copies of his book Ask An Astronaut on a first-come, first-served basis following the event (maximum of 2 copies per person). Due to time restraints there will be no posed photos.

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase a £10 discounted copy (RRP £20) of Ask an Astronaut when booking your ticket online. Books will be available for collection from Waterstones pop-up shop on Barbican Foyers

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