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On the night of November 8 to 9, Thomas Pesquet, a French astronaut, will return to Earth after a six-month mission in space. Its capsule is due to land off Florida in the coming hours.
It is an expected return, after representing France in space, Thomas Pesquet will finally return to earth after his six-month mission in space. A return scrutinized which should leave the astronauts very marked. Indeed, as we imagine, their return should not be easy. Loïc De La Mornais, journalist for France Télévisions, live from Cap Canaveral (Florida, United States) details the conditions of Thomas’ arrival Pesquet.
“There is always wind and rough seas. It is here offshore that the Dragon capsule will land. And when it hits the water, it’s going to be double the penalty for Thomas Pesquet and his three teammates, because they will be tossed around in the water and get seasick while waiting for the salvage boats “, he describes. “The astronauts will not be able to go out on their own, because after six months of weightlessness, their muscles will no longer be able to carry them”, he continues. An arrival of the most physical therefore for Thomas Pesquet whose return is eagerly awaited.