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25 Years Since The First British Astronaut Travels To Space

Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut to travel to space, has marked 25 years since her expedition.

Former Apache pilot turned astronaut Tim Peake has tweeted congratulations from space to her.

Helen traveled to the Mir space station in 1991.

More: GO for flight! Major Tim Peake Blasts Into Space 

 

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