Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
Dhananjay Khadilkar

Former French astronaut Philippe Perrin recounts spacewalks as ISS turns 25

Philippe Perrin during one of his space walks on the International Space Station. © NASA

As part of his mission to the International Space Station more than more than 20 years ago, former French astronaut Philippe Perrin got to perform three spacewalks. He tells RFI about the most distinct memories of his mission above the Earth.

Of the three times Perrin had to step outside into space, the most challenging and high pressure moment was a spacewalk to repair a key component of the ISS – the Canadian robotic arm, which needed one of its joints replaced.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.