Summer sun setting over the UK: Astronaut Tim Peake on the International Space Station (ISS) shared this image on June 5, 2016. The International Space Station serves as the world's leading laboratory for conducting cutting-edge microgravity research, and is the primary platform for technology development and testing in space to enable human and robotic exploration of destinations beyond low-Earth orbit, including asteroids and Mars. Credits: ESA/NASA #nasa #space #astronomy #earth #planets #planet #home #science #spacestation #astronaut #timpeake