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Sophie Adenot ISS mission events

Overview

On 18 August 2026, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as the first French woman to conduct an extravehicular activity (EVA) on the International Space Station. Partnering with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, the mission, designated as US Spacewalk 97, lasted approximately six hours and twenty-three minutes. The primary objective was the replacement of the Space-to-Ground antenna (SGANT) on the station’s Z1 truss segment. While the duo successfully dismantled the aging antenna, they were unable to complete the full replacement of the new unit due to stubborn bolts and electrical connectors.

On 25 August 2026, Adenot and Menon conducted a second six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk to complete the replacement of the faulty SGANT. The mission was successful; the astronauts installed the new antenna, which is essential for maintaining high-speed data transmission and communications. Initial checks indicated the new antenna is functioning with “good power and data transmission capabilities.”

On 31 August 2026, Adenot and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir completed an all-female spacewalk, the sixth such mission in history, lasting approximately six hours and 49 minutes. Serving as the lead spacewalker, Adenot replaced a retroreflector on the Harmony module to assist with spacecraft docking and navigation. The crew also installed jumper cables for data-relay systems, replaced a high-definition camera, and prepared a radiator for the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. Additionally, the astronauts collected biological surface samples to search for microorganisms. During the operation, Adenot experienced limited mobility in her left shoulder due to a heater harness snagging on a joint module; the issue was resolved by adjusting the suit and opening a module zipper to free the wiring. This mission marked Adenot’s third spacewalk in two weeks and Meir’s seventh.

Entities

International Space Station · NASA · Sophie Adenot · European Space Agency · Anil Menon

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Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    ISS astronauts Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot complete historic spacewalk

    NASA's Jessica Meir and ESA's Sophie Adenot completed a nearly seven-hour spacewalk on the ISS, marking the sixth all-female EVA in history and performing critical station maintenance.

  2. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 28 sources
    ISS Spacewalk: Meir and Adenot complete all-female mission

    Astronauts Jessica Meir (NASA) and Sophie Adenot (ESA) completed an all-female spacewalk on the ISS to replace a docking retroreflector and a high-definition camera.

  3. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Sophie Adenot completes second spacewalk to repair ISS antenna

    French astronaut Sophie Adenot successfully completed her second spacewalk to install an ISS antenna. She is scheduled to lead a third, all-female mission on September 1 to replace a retroreflector.

  4. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 33 sources
    Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon complete ISS antenna repair

    ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon completed a successful six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk to install a critical communication antenna on the International Space Station.

  5. 30 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon to complete ISS antenna installation

    ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon will perform a spacewalk on August 25 to install a high-speed communication antenna on the International Space Station.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Sophie Adenot completes historic first French woman spacewalk

    Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk on the ISS. The mission faced delays due to stubborn bolts, requiring future spacewalks to complete antenna repairs.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 37 sources
    Sophie Adenot completes historic first French spacewalk

    ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA's Anil Menon completed a historic spacewalk to remove a faulty ISS communication antenna, though technical delays prevented the installation of its replacement.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Sophie Adenot to perform first French woman spacewalk

    French astronaut Sophie Adenot will become the first French woman to perform a spacewalk on August 18, assisting American astronaut Anil Menon to replace a critical communication antenna on the ISS.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    French astronaut Sophie Adenot slated for first French spacewalk in August

    French astronaut Sophie Adenot may perform an August 2026 spacewalk, potentially becoming France’s first woman to do so, per NASA’s upcoming EVA plans.

  10. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Astronaut Sophie Adenot to join live ISS video call with European science centres on July 22

    ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will join a live ISS video call on 22 July 2026, broadcast from Toulouse to science centres in Finland, Germany and Portugal as part of ESA’s ESERO 20‑year celebration.

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