| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| Latest News From Euronews | Euro | SOPHIE ADENOT TO BECOME FIRST FRENCHWOMAN TO WALK IN SPACE: 'FANTASTIC NEWS' | 1 hr ago |
On August 18, French cosmonaut Sophie Adenot will leave the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk, becoming the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. She has been aboard the ISS since February, and her upcoming EVA marks a milestone for France’s participation in human spaceflight.
According to Latest News From Euronews | Euro, Adenot said, "I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," underscoring her excitement about the event. The EVA will be conducted on the ISS, where Adenot has been conducting scientific work and maintenance tasks for several months. No additional technical details or crew partners were provided in the brief report.
The spacewalk is significant because it represents the first time a French female astronaut will conduct an EVA, reflecting France’s growing role in international space missions and the broader push for gender diversity in space exploration.