'All human emotions': French astronaut Sophie Adenot's first words since returning to Earth
Summary
French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke about her strong feelings after spending nearly eight months in space. She returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule and is now starting a recovery program for her body after the physical challenges of space travel.Key Facts
- Sophie Adenot spent 235 days in space on the International Space Station (ISS), the longest continuous stay by a European astronaut.
- She returned to Earth on Thursday, landing in the Pacific Ocean near California in a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
- Adenot described experiencing a wide range of emotions during her mission, from joy to difficulty.
- She became the first French female astronaut to perform a spacewalk, completing three spacewalks during her stay.
- On return, she was physically weak and is undergoing a three-week recovery to regain her strength.
- In space, her body faced issues like bone loss, muscle loss, heart problems, and vision changes due to weightlessness.
- Adenot said seeing Earth from 400 km away showed her that borders don’t matter; Earth is one shared planet.
- She described the capsule’s splashdown as challenging because of strong waves lasting 25 minutes.
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