Tim Peake: Moon Colony Is Next Step

British astronaut Tim Peake has suggested that setting up a "Moon colony" could be the next logical step for space research. In his first live television interview since blasting off from Earth, Major Peake answered questions submitted by Sky News viewers. When asked about the possibility of establishing a permanent base on the Moon, Major Peake suggested it was a "great ambition" because it could be used to learn more about travelling to Mars.