Rejected petition Make Dr Helen Sharman and Tim Peake knights of the realm for services to science

I think it's a crying shame that Dr Helen Sharman hasn't been recognised for her services to science. She was our first astronaut. Tim Peake is our first astronaut on the International Space Station and the first Brit to do a space walk. Dame Helen and Sir Tim, arise!

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Date submitted 1 February 2016
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