Astronaut Sophie Adenot prepares for her first takeoff
- Posted on February 12, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Astronaut Sophie Adenot prepares for her first takeoff
At 43, this seasoned helicopter pilot is about to become the 11th French person – and only the second French woman – to travel to space. She will spend eight months aboard the International Space Station, setting a record for a European.
