Sophie Adenot Completes Her Third Spacewalk

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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot marked a new milestone in European space history by completing her third spacewalk alongside NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

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03 Eylül 2026 Perşembe - 19:13 (1 Saat önce) 3 dk okuma

Europe’s Footprint in Space Expands

Sophie Adenot's name is now written even more prominently in Europe's spacewalk records. On September 1, 2026, ESA astronaut Adenot and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir successfully completed the US EVA-99 mission, spending roughly six and a half hours outside the International Space Station (ISS). This was Adenot's third spacewalk and recorded as the 33rd spacewalk conducted by a European astronaut. Beyond reinforcing Europe's presence in space, these numbers serve as tangible proof of the continent's competence in this field.

Spacewalks are operations known for their technical difficulties and risks, pushing astronauts to their physical and mental limits. Outside the station, every step taken in a microgravity environment requires hours of prior preparation and simulation. Adenot's success in this mission is not merely an individual achievement; it also demonstrates the effectiveness of ESA's training programs and international collaborations. Joint efforts with NASA, in particular, play a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of European astronauts. Such missions strengthen Europe's position as an independent actor in space exploration while building valuable experience for future Lunar and Martian missions.

The Rising Role of Female Astronauts

This spacewalk conducted jointly by Sophie Adenot and Jessica Meir once again highlights the growing role of women in space exploration. Meir previously made history in 2019 and 2020 by participating in the first all-female spacewalks. A new generation of astronauts, including Adenot, is not only breaking the perception of space as a male-dominated field but also inspiring young women and girls. Such examples are of great importance for achieving gender equality in science and technology.

ESA's 2022 astronaut recruitment drive can be viewed as a reflection of this shift. The agency made a dedicated effort to increase the proportion of female applicants, resulting in women making up nearly half of the new astronaut class. Adenot is a prominent representative of this new generation. Her involvement in critical missions like spacewalks demonstrates ESA's commitment not only to technical competence but also to diversity and inclusion.

Technical Challenges Behind Spacewalks

Although spacewalks appear thrilling from the outside, they are actually highly technical and risky operations. Working inside spacesuits for hours, astronauts must contend with the physical limitations imposed by these protective suits. Restricted mobility, communication challenges, and extreme temperature variations in space turn every spacewalk into a rigorous test. Overcoming these obstacles during Adenot and Meir's mission once again underscored the vital importance of teamwork and meticulous planning.

These missions are also vital for the maintenance and repair of the space station. Work performed on the exterior covers a wide range of tasks, from installing new scientific experiments to replacing faulty equipment. Although specific details of the US EVA-99 mission involving Adenot were not fully disclosed in the announcement, such operations typically target the station's power systems, communication infrastructure, or scientific modules. Every single spacewalk is a critical step toward ensuring the station operates efficiently over the long term.

Europe's presence in space is not limited to scientific research alone. Missions carried out by astronauts like Adenot strengthen the continent's technological independence and standing in the global space race. Spacewalks represent one of the most tangible indicators of this independence. Accumulating such experience will play a crucial role in helping Europe achieve future goals, such as building its own space station or sending humans to the Moon. Adenot's third spacewalk goes down in history as a small yet significant step on this journey.

Source: ESA Space Agency

Kaynak: ESA Uzay Ajansı

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