Sophie Adenot
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
2
Records
Sophie Adenot's career is defined by historic firsts that have elevated her status beyond standard professional achievement. Becoming the first female helicopter test pilot in the French Air and Space Force in 2018 shattered a glass ceiling in national aviation. Her subsequent selection as an astronaut and performance of the first spacewalk by a French woman in 2026 cemented her place in history. These accomplishments are not just personal victories but represent significant progress for gender equality in STEM and the military. Her legacy is built on breaking barriers and demonstrating that women can excel in the most demanding technical roles in aerospace.
Honours & Distinctions
First Female Helicopter Test Pilot
Recognized as the first woman to test helicopters for the French military.
First French Woman to Perform a Spacewalk
Achieved during the Epsilon mission, marking a milestone for French representation in space.
Colonel Rank
Promotion recognizing leadership and technical contributions.
Records & Feats
First French Woman to Conduct a Spacewalk
Performed an EVA on the ISS in 2026, becoming the first French woman to leave the station.
First Female Helicopter Test Pilot in the French Air and Space Force
Broke the gender barrier in French military aviation testing in 2018.