Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As Tim Peake prepares for his mission on the International Space Station, what's it like being an astronaut who has not yet been in space?

Part Two soon.

With thanks to Nasa and ESA. This was filmed at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston.

Thanks also to Destin from Smarter Every Day for additional shots and always helping his mates.

Destin's interview with Scott Kelly: youtu.be/qFjw6Lc6J2g

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