French astronaut Adenot begins journey back to Earth

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French astronaut Sophie Adenot along with the rest of the SpaceX Crew-12 has begun its journey back to earth from the International Space Station.

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  • French astronaut Sophie Adenot along with the rest of the SpaceX Crew-12 has begun its journey back to earth from the International Space Station.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:29:08 UTC.

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  1. French students prepare for more marches as hundreds of schools close

  2. French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU

  3. School protests part of a broader French malaise?

  4. French astronaut Adenot begins journey back to Earth

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