French Astronaut Sophie Adenot Begins Historic ISS Mission

French astronaut Sophie Adenot has commenced her mission aboard the International Space Station, orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth. Fellow French astronaut Michel Tognini provides his perspective on this historic event.

15 Feb, 18:51 — 15 Feb, 18:51

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France 2415 Feb, 18:51

Sophie Adenot begins historic ISS mission: the view from fellow french astronaut Michel Tognini

Right now, 400 kilometres above us, above the earth's surface, orbiting at 17 and a half thousand miles per hour, or 5 miles per second, the new crew of the International Space Station are just settling in.

By Gavin LEE

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