British astronaut Tim Peake shares his favourite Star Wars memories ahead of first spacewalk

He may be about to take his first walk though space on a mission to repair the International Space Station but Tim Peake is no stranger to our galaxy – or that one far, far away.

The British astronaut, who apparently had the opportunity to watch Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens in space, took the time to share some of his favourite Star Wars memories before he blasted off last December.

Peake revealed that he'd absolutely love to pilot a very special Star Wars vehicle, and even had time to comment on the science of the popular space opera while he was at it.