\n<\/p>\n
Sophie Adenot photographs the International Space Station from inside the Cupola, its panoramic observation window. Floating in microgravity, the European Space Agency astronaut captures images to support operations in orbit.<\/p>\n
At the time of this image, Sophie is taking pictures of the Station\u2019s Solar Array Wings (SAW) as part of a survey to monitor their condition. These structures provide the power needed to keep the Station running, and regular imaging helps teams on the ground assess their performance over time.<\/p>\n
The Cupola, with its seven windows, offers one of the best vantage points in space for observing the Station and operating cameras, making it a key location for both operational and scientific activities.<\/p>\n
Alongside scientific experiments and technical maintenance tasks during her mission, Sophie also documents life and work in orbit, sharing unique perspectives from space with people around the world.<\/p>\n
Follow Sophie\u2019s mission on the\u00a0\u03b5psilon\u00a0page and on her social media\u00a0platforms, such as\u00a0X,\u00a0Facebook,\u00a0Instagram,\u00a0LinkedIn.\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Image description:\u00a0ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot floats inside the Cupola of the International Space Station, holding a large camera and photographing through the station\u2019s windows. Her hair floats in microgravity as clouds and ocean are visible far below through the circular window above her.]<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n