The courtyard will also become a "spectacular public space" for markets, concerts and festivals, the council said.

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The spectacular views from the Cupola mean it is likely to become a popular place on the station for astronauts to relax.

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It is easy to become obsessed with watching the markets like a viewer of disaster movies, ever hoping for a large explosion and spectacular fiery demise.

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