I'm not usually given to knee-jerk feminist responses but I am quite cross about this! The BBC has been particularly bad at misrepresenting the facts in this case but so have a number of newspapers. It is great that the UK is - finally- officially contributing to to the International Space Station. It wouldn't detract from this or from Tim Peake's achievement to acknowledge the pioneering role of a woman, Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space in 1991. I've seen it suggested that Tim is really the first because he's publicly funded or will be the first Briton to 'wear the Union Jack' in space. Look at the picture! www.independent.co.uk/news/science/tim-peake-uk-astronaut-to-follow-pioneer-helen-sharman-into-space-a6773721.html
Things you find stressful that other people don't notice.
Tales about "stingy" guests and hosts.