French Astronaut

French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke in an exclusive interview with France 24 from the International Space Station about visible climate change impacts and the changing appearance of Earth from orbit.

French astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted her second spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, one week after her first extravehicular activity, to replace a communications antenna. The spacewalk lasted approximately six and a half hours.

France is experiencing a sustained series of heatwaves in August 2026, prompting holiday travelers to abandon traditional southern coastal destinations in favor of cooler northern regions. The shift reflects the severity and persistence of extreme heat affecting the country, with northern France emerging as an...