Astronauts capture amazing timelapse video from space

Officials say during her 40-hour working week Samantha runs many experiments from Italy's ASI space agency and ESA, and takes part in even more from scientists all over the world.

Samantha is living and working on board the International Space Station as part of the six-strong Expedition 42 and 43 crew. Follow her Futura mission at http://samanthacristoforetti.esa.int.