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Sophie Adenot Launches on Record-setting Nine-Month Mission to ISS

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•Sophie Adenot successfully launched to the ISS for a nine-month mission.
•Her mission aims to set a record for French astronauts with over 200 experiments.
•Adenot will also carry out intensive training and maintenance tasks in orbit.
•The mission highlights France's commitment to expanding its space exploration efforts.
•Astronauts from various countries will collaborate aboard the ISS during her stay.

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Live: French astronaut Sophie Adenot and crew make successful lift-off to ISS

France24

France eyes new space record with 9-month ISS mission for Sophie Adenot

France24

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