Thanks for #GoodLuckTim

Here’s what happened when Stargazers around the world shared their experiences of #TimPeake‘s launch! #BritInSpace https://t.co/HMazsp3Z8m

— BBC Stargazing Live (@BBCStargazing) December 15, 2015

The support for Tim Peake during his launch to the International Space Station was overwhelming, with literally thousands of messages and photos from all over the world. Tim is very busy in space and is looking at the messages when he can but there are too many to reply to individually. He asked us to publish this message:

“The support for our launch was outstanding, and I want to thank each of you for the #GoodLuckTim messages. From the schoolchildren who watched the launch in class, people watching on the underground, and viewers outside of UK, your messages have shown how much interest there is in space and they mean a great deal to me. A big thank you to those who attended launch celebrations up and down the country and especially the school kids who attended the event at the Science Museum. We are very busy up here but I promise to start sharing more of our life in space soon.”

Here is a small selection of messages taken from Instagram and Twitter:

Only two days til lift off @astro_timpeake We are so excited in this house! #goodlucktim #principia #ISS pic.twitter.com/sT3HL3V5Lf — Tessa King (@malaylo) December 13, 2015

Henry (age 6) has been captivated by Maj. Tim Peake’s trip to the ISS. #BritInSpace #Principia #GoodluckTim pic.twitter.com/WSBCcW88ik — David Hall (@MRTTanker) December 18, 2015

We have lift off!!!! #GoodLuckTim pic.twitter.com/R81enEavJZ — Mr Price’s Class (@mrpriceclass) December 15, 2015

Year 7 watching #TimPeake blast off into space! #GoodLuckTim amazing, one day boys, one day… pic.twitter.com/XT4cTQ3GMI — Aldwickbury School (@aldwickbury) December 15, 2015

Spontaneous applause after the launch #nextgeneration #BritInSpace #GoodLuckTim @astro_timpeake pic.twitter.com/06dGboXaN6 — Mrs Britton (@ainthorpeKB) December 15, 2015

St Paul’s children watching the launch! Very excited #GoodLuckTim @FoxwellClass @MonmouthClass @CloudRiders #bbcnews pic.twitter.com/1cRAezzB7D — St.Paul’s Junior (@StPaulsJS) December 15, 2015

 

  Morph’s wishing British astronaut Tim Peake lots of luck for his trip to the International Space Station! #principia #goodlucktim #spacerocks   A photo posted by Morph (@amazingmorph) on Dec 14, 2015 at 6:14am PST

 

  #Dogvent day 15: #principia #goodlucktim   A photo posted by Louie Stowell (@louiestowell) on Dec 17, 2015 at 7:34am PST

Excited children watching #timpeake’s launch! #principia #britinspace #goodlucktim #blastoff A photo posted by Eureka! Museum (@eurekamuseum) on Dec 17, 2015 at 3:37pm PST

  I support #TimPeake a British astronaut who is leaving Earth on Tuesday for a 6 month research mission in space. #goodluckTim #Principia #scienceisGREAT   A video posted by adamcroasdell (@adamcroasdell) on Dec 11, 2015 at 10:11am PST

Astro-Jeff docks with the ISS. It’s so amazing to share tonight with two excited boys, and a little girl who’s just had a lightbulb “She’s been to space and she’s a lady” moment. #goodlucktim A photo posted by Siân (@sian_with_a_hat) on Dec 15, 2015 at 11:49am PST

  Watching the docking of the soyuz capsule to the ISS. Quite interesting watching both the launch and docking live. The amazing thing is that ten years ago it would have been a 48 hour journey to the ISS by the soyuz. Now it takes around six #soyuz #iss #space #goodlucktim   A photo posted by Jack (@its.a.conspiracy) on Dec 15, 2015 at 11:39am PST

The real reason why I’m in Belfast today: #Principia #goodlucktim

A photo posted by @bendickson on Dec 15, 2015 at 11:48am PST

  Just a few of the messages our visitors have left for @astro_timpeake at our pop-up space station. Share your own online with the #GoodLuckTim tag. Find our pop-up space station in our From the Beginning gallery, on the first floor of the Red Zone. Follow the link in our profile to find out more about what we’re doing to celebrate today’s #Principia launch. #Space #Astronomy #LaunchDay #TimPeake #NaturalHistory #NHM #Museum   A photo posted by Natural History Museum (@natural_history_museum) on Dec 15, 2015 at 4:59am PST

#goodlucktim #timpeake #rocketlaunch

A photo posted by Vikki Bovill (@mrsbovill) on Dec 15, 2015 at 3:27am PST

  Glued to the telly this morning, wishing Tim Peake a safe journey to the ISS. So exciting, I found it rather emotional. Hannah has decided she wants to become an astronaut, too. 😄 #TimPeake #goodluckTim #ISS #rocketlaunch #principa #liftoff #homeeducation #homeed #schschschule   A photo posted by @purplemicrobe on Dec 15, 2015 at 3:21am PST

Granny and I are wishing you a great launch @astro_timpeake! Ad Astra my friend! #GoodLuckTim pic.twitter.com/QfeiloyLyk

— Kate AG (@SpaceKate) December 13, 2015

Good Luck Tim! (from Eleanor & Katie) @astro_timpeake #goodlucktim #ISS #principia #BritInSpace #stargazing pic.twitter.com/TpJOjs8XKw — Duncan Jauncey (@djauncey) December 13, 2015

#GoodLuckTim on your #Principia mission @astro_timpeake from Hannah Belshaw @astro_pi pic.twitter.com/W4XPaw1v8f

— Urban Foxen (John B) (@urbanfoxen) December 13, 2015