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Tim Peake has suggested he could soon be coming out of retirement and joining an all-British mission to space next year.

British astronaut Tim Peake hopes to take an all-British crew to the International Space Station (ISS), he has revealed to Sky's FYI children's news show.

Scientists are being urged to come forward with experiments and technology to send into orbit on board the first all-British space mission, expected to be led by Tim Peake.

Space agencies around the world - plus private firms like Elon Musk s SpaceX - are already looking forward to an even more prolific year in 2024.

Potential British astronauts could be one of the next people to walk on the Moon as NASA announces it will send an international astronaut to the lunar surface before the end of the decade.

Four astronauts will 'pave the way in scientific research in orbit'

The quartet will spend up to two weeks on the International Space Station (ISS) to carry out scientific research and demonstrate new technologies before flying home.

The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with US-based company Axiom Space which could see an all-UK mission become a reality.

The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with US-based company Axiom Space which could see an all-UK mission become a reality.

The British astronaut retired just nine months ago - but he could be making a return to space for an extra special expedition.