The Swiss Alps mountain range and the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France

iss057e051220 (Oct. 13, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 256 miles above central Europe when this photograph was taken of the Swiss Alps mountain range and the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France.

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The Swiss Alps mountain range and the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and France

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