European Astronaut Sophie Adenot Returns to Earth After Record-Breaking Mission
hitechexpert.topEuropean Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot has successfully returned to Earth after an impressive nearly eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Her spacecraft, carrying fellow Crew-12 members, splashed down off the coast of California on October 8, 2026, marking the end of a significant scientific endeavor and a new record for European spaceflight duration.
