People of all ages across Wearside and South Tyneside have enjoyed the fascination of outer space over the years.
And as the world got ready to welcome the dawn of a new era in space travel – with the first launch of astronauts from US soil since 2011 and the first ever private vehicle journey to the international space station – we took a look at our links to the world of the astronaut.
Some of you will remember how you linked up with Tim Peake. Others might remember dressing up on a space-age day at school.
Remember these scenes?
5. Out of this world
Look who visited South Tyneside for an exhibition called Amazing Space last year. Here's ET with South Tyneside Council Head of Culture Tania Robson and Senior Designer Jon Ternent. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
6. A space themed day at Town End Academy
Were you a part of this Town End Academy space-themed day seven years ago? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Picture by David Allan
7. So proud to be in the picture
These pupils at Hill View Infant School look delighted to receive some seeds from Space Station astronaut Tim Peake. Pictured are Class 7 teacher Catherine Scott and her pupils in 2016. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Another out of this world view
Another great view of last year's Amazing Space exhibition at The Word. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton