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Reports agree that Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk alongside NASA's Anil Menon on 18 August, but the antenna replacement was left unfinished.
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Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to conduct spacewalk
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European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as the first French woman and second European woman to walk in space.
She conducted an operation alongside NASA astronaut Anil Menon outside the International Space Station on 18 August.
The mission focused on replacing a failed communications antenna on the station's Z1 truss.
Astronauts spent over six hours outside the station during the spacewalk.
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Technical hurdles such as stuck bolts and complex electrical connections delayed the installation.
The repair remained unfinished due to time constraints and these complex electrical connections.
NASA has scheduled a second outing, designated as EVA-98, for 25 August to complete the installation.
The follow-up mission will use the station’s robotic arm to finish securing the new equipment.
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Whether the upcoming 25 August follow-up mission will successfully complete the antenna installation remains to be seen as new evidence appears.
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Coverage details French astronaut Sophie Adenot's historic spacewalk on 18 August alongside NASA's Anil Menon to replace an antenna on the International Space Station's Z1 truss. Sources note that technical hurdles like stuck bolts and complex electrical connections left the repair unfinished due to time constraints. Consequently, NASA scheduled a second outing for 25 August to finish the installation using the station’s robotic arm.
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Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to walk in space as unfinished ISS antenna job requires second s
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This report details French astronaut Sophie Adenot's historic achievement as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk. The 18 August operation, conducted alongside NASA's Anil Menon, focused on replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the International Space Station's Z1 truss. While milestones were reached, the source reports that the repair remained unfinished due to time constraints and complex electrical connections. Consequently, NASA has scheduled a second outing for 25 August to complete the installation using the station’s robotic arm.
Sophie Adenot Becomes First French Woman to Walk in Space
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GK Today reports that ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot became the first French woman and second European woman to perform a spacewalk on 18 August 2026. Working with NASA's Anil Menon, she spent over six hours outside the International Space Station attempting to replace a failed communications antenna. The source identifies specific technical hurdles, including stuck bolts and electrical cable issues, which delayed the installation. A follow-up mission, EVA-98, is planned for 25 August 2026 to finish securing the new equipment.