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flag On Jan. 25, 2026, Channel 4 aired the first part of a docuseries following Francis Bourgeois' intense astronaut training with commercial space company, guided by Tim Peake.

On January 25, 2026, Channel 4 airs the first part of a two-part documentary following social media personality and trainspotting enthusiast Francis Bourgeois as he undergoes intense astronaut training with a commercial spaceflight company, guided by former astronaut Tim Peake. The program captures Bourgeois confronting extreme g-forces in a centrifuge, experiencing motion sickness during a zero-gravity flight, and struggling with emergency simulations, revealing the physical and mental challenges of space preparation. Despite setbacks, he continues rigorous training, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the demanding path to becoming an astronaut in the era of commercial space travel. The documentary includes subtitles and audio description for accessibility.

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