Earth and space

Learn about planet Earth, as well as day and night.

Journey through the Solar System and learn about all the amazing planets that orbit the Sun.

Learn about the Sun, which is the biggest star in the solar system.

Learn more about the Moon with BBC Bitesize

Learn about each of the rocky planets in the solar system.

Learn about each of the gas planets in the solar system.

Learn about the force of gravity that pulls all objects towards the Earth.

Learn how day and night happens every day.

Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore the explosive power of rocket fuel and how astronauts get to the International Space Station.

Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore the effect of space on the body.

Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore what sound and light waves tell us about space.

Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore outer space and comets.

Tim Peake and Fran Scott explore how astronauts make the trip from the International Space Station back to Earth.

Select from the list of questions to find out about Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station.