Media representatives joined French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, on Monday 5 January, for a hybrid press convention to be taught extra about her first mission to area.
This occasion, held on the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, was the ultimate media occasion in Europe forward of her launch to the Worldwide Area Station.
Sophie chosen the identify ‘εpsilon’ for her first mission, at present deliberate no sooner than 15 February, reflecting the ability of small, but impactful contributions, and what number of elements come collectively to make an entire.
Throughout εpsilon, Sophie will conduct a variety of duties on the Worldwide Area Station, together with European-led scientific experiments, medical analysis, supporting Earth statement and contributing to operations and upkeep on the Station.
