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Sophie Adenot became France's first female spacewalker while repairing a critical antenna on the International Space Station, working 250 miles above Earth. The historic repair shows how human ingenuity solves complex problems in one of the most extreme environments imaginable.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as France's first woman to spacewalk, teaming up with NASA's Anil Menon to fix critical communication equipment on the International Space Station. The duo successfully completed a repair mission that keeps the orbiting laboratory connected to Earth.
Sophie Adenot just made history as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, joining an elite group of female astronauts who've worked outside the International Space Station. Her mission alongside NASA's Anil Menon involved replacing critical space-to-ground antenna equipment in one of the most challenging environments humans face.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon just floated outside the International Space Station for his first-ever spacewalk, marking a major milestone in his space career. The historic moment shows how far human exploration has come, with astronauts now routinely working 250 miles above Earth.
Two NASA astronauts completed a 6.5-hour spacewalk to repair the International Space Station's 56-foot robotic arm after it malfunctioned during routine operations. The successful fix keeps the quarter-century-old Canadarm2 reaching and working in orbit.
Two Russian cosmonauts successfully completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing a telescope that will help scientists better predict dangerous solar flares. The mission showcased international cooperation in space while advancing our ability to understand the sun's behavior.
Two Russian cosmonauts successfully completed a five-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing scientific equipment and maintaining the orbiting laboratory. The mission marks another milestone in international cooperation in space exploration.
Two Russian cosmonauts are gearing up for a five-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station this Wednesday, installing new solar experiments and photographing equipment 250 miles above Earth. NASA will broadcast the entire mission live starting at 9:45 a.m. EDT.
A satellite captured a stunning photo of two NASA astronauts conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station, marking the first U.S. spacewalk in nearly a year. The unique image shows the moment space technology came together to document human achievement 250 miles above Earth.
Two NASA astronauts just spent seven hours outside the International Space Station, setting the stage for powerful new solar panels that will keep the orbiting laboratory running for years to come. The successful spacewalk marks a major step forward in sustaining humanity's presence in orbit.
Two NASA astronauts just wrapped up a grueling seven-hour spacewalk to prepare the International Space Station for a power upgrade. Their work will help keep the orbiting laboratory running safely for years to come.
Two NASA astronauts successfully conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today, months after the mission was postponed due to the ISS's first-ever medical evacuation. The team worked to upgrade the station's power systems in a mission that marks a fresh start for orbital operations.