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ESA astronaut Tim Peake is on a half-year mission in space. See his amazing photos of life and the view from Earth orbit in this Space.com gallery. HERE: Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Dec. 29, 2015 with the caption, “There may not be much snow in the Alps this winter but they still look stunning from here.”

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ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Gets a Haircut on the ISS

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 3, 2016 with the caption, “Barber shop open today onboard ISS - dodgy haircuts all round!”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Sunrise Strkes ISS

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 2, 2016 with the caption, “Sunrise strikes our solar panels – makes a beautiful sight.”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Sees a View of the Rocky Mountains

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 5, 2016 with the caption, “I was lucky enough to fly a helicopter in these Rocky Mountains once – I’m a bit higher this time!”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Sees a View of the Nile

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 7, 2016 with the caption, “Great view of Sinai Peninsula & river Nile. One of my favourite diving spots down there in the Red Sea!”

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ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Spots the Orion Constellation

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 9, 2016 with the caption, “City lights and starry nights…spot Orion constellation?”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Spots an Aleutian Island

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 10, 2016 with the caption, “Beautiful snowy island of the Aleutians.”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Snaps Sunrise From ISS

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 12, 2016 with the caption, “The distant sunrise leaves an orange glow in the atmosphere as we fly over the darkness of night.”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake In Fit Check

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 11, 2016 with the caption, “Final suit fit check prior to Friday's EVA – feels just great!”

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake Snaps Image of North and South America

ESA astronaut Tim Peake took this image from the International Space Station on Jan. 13, 2016 with the caption, “Where North meets South - Crossing from North America to South America.”