WATCH: Rocket launches astronaut Tim Peake into space


Major Tim Peake has set off into orbit, bound for the International Space Station (ISS).
Ahead of the historic take-off, Major Peake sent a final tweet, giving the thumbs-up.
He said: “Last tweet before launch - GO for flight! Thanks for all the good luck messages - phenomenal support!”
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Hide AdHe was pictured signing a door at the cosmonaut hotel, a tradition before departure. He then left to suit up. The lift-off took place shortly after 11am GMT.
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