Sophie Adenot became the first French woman in space and completed three spacewalks from the ISS on August 18, August 25, and September 1, 2026, handling maintenance and antenna work with Anil Menon on the first two trips and Jessica Meir on the third.

On September 2, 2026, the day after her final EVA, Adenot spoke with journalists from the ISS, calling the experience tiring at times, such as taking notes with a pen in zero gravity.

The three EVAs marked Adenot as the European astronaut with the longest cumulative time in space after the mission, with the potential to surpass Luca Parmitano's record as the mission progresses.

Beyond her spacewalks, Adenot sent uplifting messages to schoolchildren about perseverance and pursuing interests, underscoring that challenging subjects can lead to rewarding careers.

She described viewing Earth from space as profoundly impressive and compared spacewalks to opening a car door and standing at the edge of a cliff, calling the EVA a window into the unknown.

Adenot emphasized the emotional impact of observing Earth from space, noting the experience felt like standing on the edge of the world.

When asked about another ISS mission, Adenot expressed readiness and said she would gladly return if given the chance, highlighting the importance of allowing other European astronauts to take the relay.

She reiterated openness to a second mission, stressing her preparedness and willingness to return to the ISS.

NASA had planned a mid-September crew rotation, but a technical issue on the spacecraft caused a delay with no new date announced yet.

Adenot noted the EVA experiences varied: the first was the most challenging and a leap into the unknown, while the second and third built confidence despite the harsh environment.

As the mission continues, Adenot is on track to become the European astronaut with the longest time in space, reaching about 202 days on the ISS, with a return anticipated as the mission nears its end.

She described workload and fatigue after the three EVAs, admitting it was painful at times to hold writing instruments, though the mission remains a standout of her ISS tenure.