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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot to become first French woman to perform a spacewalk

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European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot is scheduled to make history on Aug. 18 as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk. The event will be broadcast live, offering viewers access to a milestone in France’s human-spaceflight participation.

Discovered 2026-08-17T21:20:10.264488-07:00 | 2026-08-17T21:20:10.264488-07:00

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  • Sophie Adenot’s spacewalk will mark the first time a French woman has conducted an extravehicular activity.
  • The live broadcast will provide visibility into a significant milestone for France and the European Space Agency’s human-spaceflight programs.

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