Coldplay's message to Tim Peake

The internationally popular UK band Coldplay sent this special version of their latest album cover to ESA astronaut Tim Peake to wish him well on his flight into space in December 2015. On Twitter and Facebook, the band posted the following message: "Best of luck to Tim Peake, first Brit to visit the International Space Station. Countdown to blast off on Dec 15. Love c,g,w & j"

This interaction was organised as part of the #spacerocks initiative for Tim's social media campaign during the Principia mission, along with 75 other bands and musicians from Tim's favourites playlist.