Tim Peake backs idea for solar farms in space as costs fall

Astronaut says rockets from Elon Musk's SpaceX can reduce price of launching equipment

Tim Peake has backed the idea of solar farms in space, saying the concept is becoming absolutely viable".

Astronaut Maj Peake said the falling cost of launching heavy cargoes into orbit means that complex structures, such as solar power farms, could soon be launched into space, and had the potential to provide significant power.