Science & Space
Sophie Adenot Returns After Europe’s Longest Astronaut Mission Yet
Sophie Adenot has returned to Earth after spending 237 days aboard the International Space Station.
What happened
Adenot and her Crew-12 crewmates undocked from the International Space Station on 7 October and splashed down off California the following day. She completed 237 days in orbit and more than 3,700 Earth orbits, making it the longest space mission by a European astronaut so far. She will now begin post-flight data collection and rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Adenot’s return marks the end of a record-setting European mission, with post-flight research and rehabilitation now forming the next phase of her work.
Source: ESA