Exclusive: French astronaut Sophie Adenot recounts her ‘miracle’ mission from orbiting ISS
Summary
French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed two spacewalks to replace a broken antenna on the International Space Station (ISS). She called the successful mission a "miracle" due to earlier mechanical problems and shared her observations of clear signs of climate change from space.Key Facts
- Sophie Adenot is a French astronaut currently on the ISS about 400 kilometers above Earth.
- She and crewmate Anil Menon replaced the Space-to-Ground Antenna (SGANT) that helps the ISS communicate with mission control in Houston.
- The first spacewalk faced many mechanical issues, like stuck bolts, causing a second spacewalk to finish the job.
- Adenot described the mission’s success as a "miracle" since it only took two attempts.
- From orbit, she saw visible effects of climate change such as dried lakes, shrinking seas, smoke from fires, and changes in landscapes.
- Adenot said the experience changed her perspective on Earth and wants to inspire others with what she learned.
- Most planned scientific experiments during this mission have been completed.
- NASA plans a third spacewalk with Adenot and crewmate Jessica Meir before September 1.
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