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Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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Briefings

Four astronauts successfully returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, splashing down off California coast on Thursday. Sophie Adenot, the first French female astronaut to perform a spacewalk, completed three extravehicular activities on August 18, 25, and September 1. The crew's safe return marks the conclusion of a long-duration mission that tested operational limits and astronaut capabilities.

Key points

• Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to perform a spacewalk during the mission.
• The crew completed three spacewalks on August 18, 25, and September 1, with the final splashdown occurring on Thursday.

Context and limitations

The report covers the successful return of the crew and highlights Sophie Adenot's spacewalks. It does not specify the mission's primary scientific objectives, the exact duration of the spacewalks, or the specific outcomes of the mission's scientific experiments.

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