French Astronaut Sophie Adenot Prepares for Second Spacewalk from ISS

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) for a second time this Tuesday afternoon, August 25. This marks her second spacewalk, a significant milestone as she is the first French woman to perform such an activity.

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American astronaut Jessica Meir, on the right, helps Sophie Adenot check the proper functioning of her spacesuit, before an extravehicular activity outside the ISS.

Adenot's upcoming extravehicular activity (EVA) aims to finalize the replacement of a telecommunication antenna. During her initial spacewalk last week, some tasks could not be completed due to unforeseen technical difficulties. This second excursion is crucial for ensuring the station's communication systems are fully operational.

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The French astronaut will finish replacing a telecommunication antenna outside the International Space Station this Tuesday afternoon.

Scheduled to begin around 2:35 PM French time, Adenot will once again partner with American astronaut Anil Menon. Menon was also her crewmate during the previous spacewalk, providing a familiar and experienced pairing for the demanding work outside the orbiting laboratory.

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A week after performing a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, a first for a French astronaut, Sophie Adenot will go out again this Tuesday to complete tasks that could not be done due to some technical issues.

This mission underscores the ongoing complex maintenance and upgrade operations conducted on the ISS. Adenot's successful completion of these tasks will contribute to the station's scientific mission and operational integrity.

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Around 2:35 PM (French time), the French woman will go out into space with the American Anil Menon, who was already her teammate last week.