Sophie Adenot lands after record European ISS mission

The French astronaut returned to Cologne on 10 October 2026 at the conclusion of her orbital mission.

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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot landed in Cologne, Germany on 10 October 2026, concluding her orbital mission. She set the record for longest uninterrupted stay in space by a European astronaut.^[3] Adenot became the first French woman to perform an International Space Station spacewalk, completing three total spacewalks during the flight.^[4] The European Space Agency released a video showing Adenot touring the station with a Pikachu plush toy.^[1] Adenot explained the International Space Station recycles 98% of its water, including urine.^[2] Speaking in Cologne after landing, she stated she experienced all human emotions during the mission.^[5]

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The European Space Agency released a video showing a Pikachu plush toy touring the International Space Station with astronaut Sophie Adenot. · Mid-day
Astronaut Sophie Adenot explained that the International Space Station recycles 98 percent of its water, including urine. · Mid-day
French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a 235-day mission aboard the International Space Station, setting the record for longest uninterrupted orbital stay by a European astronaut. · FRANCE 24France
Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to perform an International Space Station spacewalk, completing three total spacewalks during the mission. · FRANCE 24France
Sophie Adenot stated on Saturday in Cologne, Germany that she experienced all human emotions during her space mission. · FRANCE 24France

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