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French astronaut Adenot begins journey back to Earth

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French astronaut Sophie Adenot, the second French woman to travel to space, launched her return journey to Earth aboard SpaceX Crew-12. She achieved the longest continuous stay in orbit by a European astronaut, with a scheduled splashdown off the coast of California on Thursday. This marks a significant milestone for French space exploration history.

Key points

• Sophie Adenot, a seasoned helicopter pilot, launched her return journey to Earth aboard SpaceX Crew-12.
• She achieved the longest continuous stay in orbit by a European astronaut, a record previously held by a male astronaut.

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The article provides a single snapshot of the launch event on October 8, 2026, without details on the specific duration of the orbital stay or the exact time of the splashdown.

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