Wales... from space

International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield has tweeted more photos of Wales, from orbit.

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The view from 250 miles up. Credit: Twitter / @Cmdr_Hadfield

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who is part of the current crew on the International Space station, has tweeted another photo of Wales from orbit.

The picture captures practically the whole of Wales in shot Credit: Twitter / @Cmdr_Hadfield

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who is part of the current crew on the International Space Station, has tweeted a photo of Wales from orbit.

He described Wales as "rugged, proud and uniquely beautiful."

The @Cmdr_Hadfield Twitter account has built up a strong following with pictures from space Credit: @Cmdr_Hadfield

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who's commanding the current expedition on the International Space Station, has tweeted a picture of Cardiff from orbit.

In the latest picture, he wrote: "Cardiff, capital of Wales. The Red Dragon, leading the way".

ISS Commander Chris Hadfield tweeted his photo of Swansea while orbiting the Earth today Credit: @Cmdr_Hadfield