French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shared details on September 17 during an interview with RTL about his upcoming space mission, scheduled for 2027. This mission, a collaboration between the American company Vast and NASA, will be a shorter operation lasting approximately two weeks—significantly shorter than the typical 200-day stays on the International Space Station (ISS). Pesquet, who will be making his third trip to space, described the mission as "somewhat commando," highlighting its more agile and focused nature compared to longer stays. Pesquet explained that the shorter duration allows for a quicker execution of the mission, which he believes is more efficient given that other astronauts, such as Sophie Adenot—currently aboard the ISS—and possibly Arnaud, are already managing the longer stays. Pesquet will lead the mission, commanding a crew of three, who are likely to be first-time space travelers. This setup aims to focus on specific objectives without the need for extended stays in orbit. The mission is also part of a broader effort to maximize scientific research on the ISS before it may no longer be fully operational by 2030. Pesquet emphasized that the research will focus on French and European projects, aligning with the work being done by Adenot. This mission is intended to contribute valuable data while also testing new operational models for future space exploration. Pesquet described the upcoming mission as "another string to his bow," indicating that it will serve as a stepping stone toward more ambitious projects, including future missions aimed at sending humans to the Moon. The experience gained from this shorter, more focused mission will be crucial for preparing for the challenges of lunar exploration.