Tim Peake collects honour from the Queen
British astronaut Tim Peake collects an honour from the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The 44-year-old, who also trained at RAF Shawbury, was recommended for Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George - something he found out about while aboard the International Space Station.
Eight days before his return to Earth, he spoke of his delight, and dedicated the award to those who had made his mission possible.
Major Peake, who has been recognised for services to space research and scientific education, became the first British person to walk in space on January 15.
He said the walk had been the highlight of his six-month mission, which began on December 15 last year.
Major Peake landed back on Earth in June.
During his mission, he conducted more than 100 scientific experiments, engaged with thousands of schoolchildren on Earth, and became the first person to run the London marathon in space.
