In pictures: Tim Peake's journey home
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Tim Peake said his return to Earth "was incredible" and "the best ride I've been on ever". He said his six months on the space station were "truly amazing. A life-changing experience".
He was all smiles as he was carried from the Soyuz capsule
The capsule had deployed its parachutes as it neared the ground to slow the descent
It turned over several times after it hit the ground, eventually landing on its side
Back on terra firma Tim was given a medical check before remarking to journalists that "the smells of Earth are just so strong".
After the journey to Earth in a hot spacesuit and the sweltering heat of the capsule, Tim said he was looking forward to a cold beer.
After his medical checks he got to call his family
Crewmate Tim Kopra also gave the journey a thumbs up after being greeted by a team from Nasa
All three astronauts looked very calm and relaxed as they acclimatised to the atmosphere on Earth
The Soyuz capsule was left charred by the extreme temperatures on the descent. Members of the search and rescue team had to roll it over before they could release the astronauts
After his arrival on Earth, Maj Peake was flown to an airport in Karagandy, Kazakhstan, where he received further medical checks
- Published18 June 2016
