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The astronaut will dedicate his time to outreach and education <\/p>\n\n

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Peake spent six months conducting science experiments on the ISS in 2015\u20132016 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Tim Peake, the <\/strong>UK\u2019s first ESA astronaut, has announced he is stepping down from active duties to take on a new role as an ambassador for ESA activities and promoting science careers to young people. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cBeing an ESA astronaut has been the most extraordinary experience,\u201d says Tim. \u201cI have had the privilege of working with an exceptional team of dedicated individuals during the past 13 years with the agency, which has been incredibly exciting and rewarding.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

Peake was part of ESA\u2019s 2009 astronaut class, spending six months on board the International Space Station in 2015 and 2016, during which more than two million children engaged in educational programmes linked to his Principia mission. He took a sabbatical from ESA in October 2019 to focus on outreach while remaining eligible for a future flight. However, after two years Peake has decided to take on his educational role permanently. www.esa.int<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

PHOTO: ESA\/NASA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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