"Houston, we have a problem - our handpicked group of prospective astronauts blast-off tonight but the Eagle hasn't landed - in fact it's not even taking off!

They think they're boldly going where no one has gone before, orbiting the Earth for five days when in fact their giant leap is taking place in an elaborate set in a disused aircraft hanger in Suffolk. Is it all systems go or will they realise the closest they're going to get to mars is the chocolate bar in the nearest service station?

The website launches tonight, packed with extra terrestrial goodies and bringing you the hottest daily news and gossip from mission control. Log-in everyday to watch exclusive video, check out the daily experiments, chat and follow the astronauts every move with live streaming from the shuttle throughout the mission!

Space Cadets - don't miss it, it'll be a blast!"