On September 1, French astronaut Sophie Adenot completed her third spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), alongside American astronaut Jessica Meir, who is the commander of the International Space Station (ISS). During the nearly seven-hour spacewalk, the two astronauts worked outside the station to replace a navigation retroreflector on the Harmony module. This device helps spacecraft align and dock with the ISS. Meir also installed a new high-definition camera on the station’s exterior. However, Adenot encountered difficulties with her left arm, which both the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA acknowledged in their reports. Meir, who has conducted seven spacewalks before, identified the issue as a jammed heating system in Adenot’s glove, which limited movement in her left shoulder. The problem was resolved by loosening the fastening on the joint, restoring her mobility before returning to the airlock. Two tasks were left incomplete during the spacewalk: partially installing electrical connection cables and preparing for the replacement of a radiator on the Alpha magnetometer spectrometer, a device that detects cosmic rays. These tasks were deprioritized due to scheduling delays and will be handled by the next team of astronauts. Adenot has been very busy, completing three EVAs in just three weeks. While Thomas Pesquet, a previous French astronaut, completed three spacewalks in nine days, Adenot has taken on a leadership role in these operations, as indicated by red stripes on her spacesuit. This EVA marked the sixth all-female spacewalk in history and the first for a Frenchwoman. Adenot had previously become the first French national to conduct a spacewalk on August 18. Adenot’s current mission, which was originally expected to last until November 2026, may be cut short by two months, with a potential return to Earth in September. However, a technical issue with the SpaceX Dragon capsule, which will be used for her return, could further change the timeline. Her accomplishments have been significant, not only for her personal achievements but also for advancing the role of women and French astronauts in space exploration. Despite the challenges she faced during the latest spacewalk, Adenot’s performance has been praised for its precision and leadership.