# Welcome home, Sophie Adenot

Welcome home, Sophie Adenot

via [ESA (European Space Agency)](https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/10/Welcome_home_Sophie_Adenot)

Sophie Adenot has returned to Earth after 237 days aboard the International Space Station, completing over 3,700 orbits around our planet. This remarkable achievement is exciting for sky-watchers as it demonstrates the success of long-duration space missions, which can help us better understand the effects of space travel on the human body. As space agencies continue to push the boundaries of space exploration, missions like Sophie's will pave the way for future trips to the moon, Mars, and beyond. Space enthusiasts can look forward to learning more about Sophie's mission and its contributions to the field of space research.

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