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title: "Meir and Adenot Complete 6-Hour 49-Minute Spacewalk on ISS"
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# Meir and Adenot Complete 6-Hour 49-Minute Spacewalk on ISS

*Astronauts installed navigation equipment and replaced a camera, with one experiencing mobility issues.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 82 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and 38 digests corroborate key facts from NASA statements.
- Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. All affected parties quoted or given right of reply via NASA statements.
- Hype 18 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and digests are measured and proportionate to the event.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a spacewalk on September 1, 2026, lasting 6 hours and 49 minutes.
- The spacewalk was the sixth all-female spacewalk in history.
- During the mission, Adenot experienced mobility issues with her left arm due to a glove heater harness.
- The astronauts installed a new retroflector for spacecraft navigation and replaced a camera on the ISS.

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) on September 1, 2026. The mission lasted 6 hours and 49 minutes. During the spacewalk, Adenot experienced mobility issues with her left arm when a glove heater harness appeared to catch on her spacesuit, restricting movement. Meir inspected the suit, and unzipping a joint seemed to resolve the problem before they returned to the airlock.

The spacewalk's objectives included installing a new retroflector on the ISS to aid spacecraft navigation and docking. The astronauts also replaced a high-definition camera on the station's truss. Additionally, they collected a swab of the ISS exterior for microorganisms and made progress on installing jumper cables for electrical systems. Preparations were also made for future maintenance on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

## Disagreements in reporting

The date of the spacewalk is reported differently by some outlets. Deutschlandfunk states the spacewalk occurred on 02.09.2026. CGTN reports the spacewalk concluded on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Other outlets, including Times of India, Hola News, DiarioBitcoin, BBC News, Clarin, SIC Notícias, ElNacional.cat, Le Journal de Montreal, RPP, Sud Ouest, franceinfo.fr, elcorreogallego.es, informacion.es, Florida Today, Palm Beach Post, WCSH, and laprovincia.es, state the date as September 1, 2026.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the collection of a swab of the ISS exterior for microorganisms. None of the right-rated digests mention the collection of a swab of the ISS exterior for microorganisms or the preparation for future maintenance on the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 30 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 30% (9)
- Centre: 57% (17)
- Right: 13% (4)

36 of 66 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-02T09:30:11.693647+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-02T09:45:06.063Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted the historic nature of the spacewalk, noting it was the sixth all-female spacewalk in history. Several reports, including those from CGTN and Le Monde, mentioned it was Sophie Adenot's third spacewalk. CGTN also noted it was Jessica Meir's seventh spacewalk. The mobility issues experienced by Adenot were reported by CGTN and DiarioBitcoin, with CGTN detailing Meir's inspection and the resolution. The tasks performed, such as installing a retroflector and replacing a camera, were mentioned by CGTN and lehighvalleylive. Franceinfo.fr and Le Huffington Post focused on Sophie Adenot's return to space and her leadership of a 100% female crew. WCSH mentioned that Maine astronaut Jessica Meir was inching closer to a NASA spacewalk record.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the spacewalk's duration and the astronauts involved. Deutschlandfunk and Hola News reported the spacewalk lasted almost seven hours and mentioned the installation of a reflector to aid ship coupling. Deutschlandfunk and BBC News highlighted that it was a rare all-female spacewalk. The mobility issues encountered by Adenot were noted by Hola News and Clarin, with Clarin specifying that Meir is now the third astronaut with the most spacewalks. ElNacional.cat and Sud Ouest mentioned the spacewalk was about six and a half hours and involved technical maintenance. Florida Today and Palm Beach Post highlighted it was the first all-women spacewalk in over a year.

### Right

- Right-rated reports, such as Times of India and Le Journal de Montreal, emphasised the historic aspect of the all-female spacewalk, with Times of India calling it the sixth all-female spacewalk. Le Figaro highlighted Sophie Adenot's successful completion of her third space excursion, noting her cumulative time in space. Clarin mentioned the spacewalk lasted almost seven hours and involved installing a reflector and changing a camera, while also noting the suit setback. Le Journal de Montreal's headline focused on Sophie Adenot's third 100% female space trip.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 1
- high: 18
- unknown: 39
- veryHigh: 8

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1327640/ginaikia-ipothesi-o-prosfatos-diastimikos-peripatos-h-6i-fora-stin-istoria) — Women's Case The Recent Spacewalk - The 6th Time in History
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/550382/gynaikeia-ypothesi-o-prosfatos-diastimikos-peripatos-itan-i-ekti-fora-stin-istoria) — The Recent Spacewalk Was a Female Affair - It Was the Sixth Time in History
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/scitech/nauka/astronautkinje-zamijenile-kameru-i-uredaj-za-spajanje-svemirskih-letjelica-na-iss-u/260902044) — Female Astronauts Replace Camera and Spacecraft Docking Device on ISS
- [ФОКУС](https://science.focus.ua/uk/nauka/766468-istorichniy-vihid-u-vidkritiy-kosmos-astronavta-mks-dovelosya-ryatuvati-video) — Historic Exit Into Open Space: ISS Astronaut Had to Be Rescued
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/meet-jessica-meir-and-sophie-adenot-the-astronauts-behind-the-historic-all-female-spacewalk/articleshow/133699966.cms) — Meet Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot: The astronauts behind the historic all-female spacewalk
- [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30941381/astronautinnen-arbeiten-aussen-an-der-iss) — Astronauts Working Outside on the ISS
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/astronautinnen-arbeiten-aussen-an-der-iss/10434074) — Astronauts Working Outside on the ISS
- [Deutschlandfunk](https://deutschlandfunk.de/astronautinnen-jessica-meir-und-sophie-adenot-sieben-stunden-lang-ausserhalb-der-iss-100.html) — Space Travel - Astronauts Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot for Seven Hours Outside the ISS
- [CGTN](https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-02/NASA-ESA-astronauts-conduct-spacewalk-outside-ISS-1Q6trdoTGAU/p.html) — NASA, ESA astronauts conduct spacewalk outside ISS
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/dos-astronautas-concluyen-un-paseo-espacial-con-problemas-de-movilidad-en-un-traje) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/noticias/dos-astronautas-reemplazan-equipos-de-la-estacion-en-un-historico-paseo-espacial-femenino) — Two Astronauts Replace Station Equipment on a Historic Female Space Ride
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/mundo/2026-09-01-astronautas-da-nasa-e-da-esa-protagonizam--rara--caminhada-espacial-exclusivamente-feminina-270f45bd) — NASA and ESA Astronauts Star in (Rare) Spacewalk
- [telex.hu](https://telex.hu/techtud/2026/09/02/jessica-meir-sophie-adenot-noi-urseta-nemzetkozi-urallomas) — An All-Female Spacewalk Took Place Around the International Space Station
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/ciencia/espacio/estacion-espacial-internacional-dos-astronautas-concluyeron-un-caminata-por-problemas-de-movilidad-en-un-traje-noticia-1705002) — Two Astronauts Completed a Walk at the International Space Station Due to Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/vous-avez-fait-un-excellent-travail-aujourd-hui-sophie-adenot-complete-sa-troisieme-sortie-dans-l-espace-avec-succes-20260901) — "You've Done an Excellent Job Today": Sophie Adenot Completes Her Third Space Release Successfully
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c89jyxqvjq0o) — Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
- [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/sociedad/2026/09/01/astronautas-concluyen-paseo-espacial-problemas-133856068.html) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [informacion.es](https://informacion.es/sociedad/2026/09/01/astronautas-concluyen-paseo-espacial-problemas-133856081.html) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/sociedad/2026/09/01/astronautas-concluyen-paseo-espacial-problemas-133856083.html) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/sociedad/2026/09/01/astronautas-concluyen-paseo-espacial-problemas-133856074.html) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [La Tribune](https://air-cosmos.latribune.fr/article/espace/60880641340536/iss-sophie-adenot-boucle-sa-troisieme-sortie-spatiale) — ISS : Sophie Adenot Loops Her Third Space Output
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/dos-astronautas-concluyen-un-paseo-espacial-con-problemas-de-movilidad-en-un-traje_0_8HBamcvOos.html) — Two Astronauts Conclude a Space Ride with Mobility Problems in a Suit
- [lehighvalleylive](https://lehighvalleylive.com/news/2026/09/two-astronauts-step-outside-the-international-space-station.html) — Two astronauts step outside the International Space Station
- [ElNacional.cat](https://elnacional.cat/ca/societat/excursio-espacial-dos-astronautes-fan-caminada-sis-hores-fora-estacio-espacial-internacional_1689064_102.html) — Spacewalk: Two Astronauts Take a Six-Hour Walk Outside the International Space Station
- [Le Journal de Montreal](https://journaldemontreal.com/2026/09/01/troisieme-sortie-dans-lespace-100-feminine-pour-lastronaute-francaise-sophie-adenot) — Third Trip to the 100% Female Space for French Astronaut Sophie Adenot
- [Le Journal de Quebec](https://journaldequebec.com/2026/09/01/troisieme-sortie-dans-lespace-100-feminine-pour-lastronaute-francaise-sophie-adenot) — Third Trip to the 100% Female Space for French Astronaut Sophie Adenot
- [NotreTemps.com](https://notretemps.com/depeches/troisieme-sortie-dans-l-espace-100-feminine-pour-sophie-adenot-137863) — Third All-Female Spacewalk for Sophie Adenot
- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/9/1/n14840449.htm) — The 99th US Space Travel Reflector Equipped with a Jumper
- [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/sciences-et-technologie/espace/direct-video-l-astronaute-francaise-sophie-adenot-effectue-sa-troisieme-sortie-dans-l-espace-dans-une-mission-100-feminine-30444285.php) — DIRECT VIDEO. French Astronaut Sophie Adenot Makes Her Third Space Trip in a 100% Female Mission
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/sciences/article/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-sort-dans-l-espace-une-troisieme-fois_6763483_1650684.html) — Sophie Adenot Comes Out in Space a Third Time
- [closermag.fr](https://closermag.fr/?p=3654582) — Sophie Adenot: Prestigious Studies by French Astronaut to Reach the Stars
- [lindependant.fr](https://lindependant.fr/2026/09/01/direct-video-sophie-adenot-retourne-dans-lespace-suivez-sa-troisieme-sortie-hors-de-liss-en-direct-sur-lindependant-13530807.php) — DIRECT VIDEO - Sophie Adenot Returns to Space: Follow Her Third Exit Out of the ISS Live on the Independent
- [ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/sciences/espace/sophie-adenot/direct-video-troisieme-sortie-de-sophie-adenot-dans-lespace-suivez-la-mission-de-lastronaute-francaise-578bd776-a5f4-11f1-95a1-d7cb1b3759ac) — DIRECT VIDEO. Third Release of Sophie Adenot in Space: Follow the Mission of French Astronaut
- [ici.fr](https://ici.fr/infos/sante-sciences/direct-video-suivez-la-troisieme-sortie-de-l-astronaute-francaise-sophie-adenot-dans-l-espace-1031843) — DIRECT VIDEO - Follow the Third Release of French Astronaut Sophie Adenot in Space
- [Florida Today](https://floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/09/01/astronauts-all-female-spacewalk-watch-nasa-coverage/91558055007) — Astronauts to exit ISS on 1st all-women spacewalk in more than a year
- [Palm Beach Post](https://palmbeachpost.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/09/01/astronauts-all-female-spacewalk-watch-nasa-coverage/91558055007) — Astronauts to exit ISS on 1st all-women spacewalk in more than a year
- [Technology in Business](https://technology-in-business.net/sophie-adenots-third-spacewalk-u-s-spacewalk-99-official-broadcast) — Sophie Adenot's third spacewalk | U.S. Spacewalk 99 (Official broadcast)
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-de-nouveau-dans-l-espace-suivez-sa-sortie-hors-de-l-iss-en-direct) — Retransmission. Sophie Adenot Back in Space: Follow Her Release Out of the ISS Live
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-de-nouveau-dans-l-espace-suivez-sa-sortie-hors-de-l-iss-en-direct) — Retransmission. Sophie Adenot Back in Space: Follow Her Release Out of the ISS Live
- [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/sciences/espace/sophie-adenot/sophie-adenot-dans-l-espace/direct-troisieme-sortie-dans-l-espace-de-sophie-adenot-suivez-la-nouvelle-mission-menee-par-l-astronaute-hors-de-l-iss-a-partir-de-14h30_8171849.html) — DIRECT. Third Exit in Sophie Adenot's Space: Follow the New Mission Led by the Astronaut Outside the ISS From 2:30 p.m.
- [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/maine-astronaut-jessica-meir-set-for-7th-spacewalk/73578382) — Maine astronaut Jessica Meir set for 7th spacewalk
- [midilibre.fr](https://midilibre.fr/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-retourne-dans-lespace-ce-mardi-en-quoi-consiste-cette-troisieme-mission-de-lastronaute-francaise-13530724.php) — Sophie Adenot Returns to Space This Tuesday: What Is This Third Mission of French Astronaut?
- [sciencesetavenir.fr](https://sciencesetavenir.fr/sciences/troisieme-sortie-dans-l-espace-pour-la-francaise-sophie-adenot_194519) — Sophie Adenot Rubs Herself in Space Again
- [Stéphane Larue](https://stephanelarue.com/sophie-adenot-troisieme-sortie-dans-lespace-en-trois-semaines-depuis-liss) — Sophie Adenot: Third Space Trip in Three Weeks From the ISS
- [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/sciences/technologie-innovation/pour-sophie-adenot-une-troisieme-sortie-dans-lespace-100-feminine-20260901_TFF3QRDKYFHSBCPCMC6BJLSCTE) — For Sophie Adenot, a Third Release in 100% Female Space
- [Blue Water Healthy Living](https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/florida/astronauts-to-exit-iss-on-1st-all-women-spacewalk-in-more-than-a-year) — Astronauts to exit ISS on 1st all-women spacewalk in more than a year
- [negocios.com](https://negocios.com/articulo/geociencia-espacio/nasa-tiene-cita-importante-hoy-dos-astronautas-saldran-exterior-estacion-espacial/20260901090927493034.html) — NASA Has an Important Appointment Today: Two Astronauts Will Leave the Space Station
- [WOFL](https://fox35orlando.com/news/astronauts-conduct-spacewalk-maintenance-international-space-station) — Astronauts conduct spacewalk at International Space Station to replace device, complete maintenance
- [Le Huffington Post](https://huffingtonpost.fr/tech-futurs/article/sophie-adenot-va-de-nouveau-aller-dans-l-espace-cette-fois-a-la-tete-d-un-equipage-100-feminin_315548.html) — Sophie Adenot Will Go Back to Space, This Time Head of a 100% Female Crew
- [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [dna.fr](https://dna.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [lalsace.fr](https://lalsace.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Burgundy Astronaut for His Third Release
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/09/01/sophie-adenot-hors-de-l-iss-ce-mardi-ce-qui-attend-l-astronaute-pour-sa-troisieme-sortie) — Space. Sophie Adenot Out of the ISS This Tuesday: What Awaits the Astronaut for His Third Release
- [Space](https://space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-astronauts-take-6th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-today) — Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today
- [Le Singulier](https://lesinguliersete.fr/sophie-adenot-sort-dans-lespace-pour-la-troisieme-fois-en-deux-semaines-et-dirige-une-equipe-entierement) — Sophie Adenot Goes Out in Space for the Third Time in Two Weeks and Leads a Team Entirely
- [WCSH](https://newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/maine-astronaut-inches-closer-to-nasa-spacewalk-record/97-669058b0-c2ed-479d-98e7-fc3dff878617) — Maine astronaut inches closer to NASA spacewalk record
- [Central Maine News](https://centralmaine.com/2026/08/31/maine-astronaut-jessica-meir-to-embark-on-7th-spacewalk) — Maine astronaut Jessica Meir to embark on 7th spacewalk
- [Lewiston Sun Journal](https://sunjournal.com/2026/08/31/maine-astronaut-jessica-meir-to-embark-on-7th-spacewalk) — Maine astronaut Jessica Meir to embark on 7th spacewalk
- [Portland Press Herald](https://pressherald.com/2026/08/31/maine-astronaut-jessica-meir-to-embark-on-7th-spacewalk) — Maine astronaut Jessica Meir to embark on 7th spacewalk
- [Numerama](https://numerama.com/sciences/2322033-trois-eva-en-trois-semaines-sophie-adenot-dirige-pour-la-premiere-fois-une-sortie-spatiale.html) — Three EVAs in Three Weeks: Sophie Adenot Leads a Space Outing for the First Time
- [lejdd.fr](https://lejdd.fr/politique/emmanuel-macron-dans-un-lycee-sophie-adenot-sort-une-troisieme-fois-dans-lespace-les-4-infos-dont-vous-allez-entendre-parler-demain-182235) — Emmanuel Macron in a High School, Sophie Adenot Comes Out a Third Time in space... The 4 News You're Going to Hear About Tomorrow
- [Le Temps](https://letemps.ch/sciences/espace/sophie-adenot-un-destin-d-astronaute-forge-depuis-l-enfance) — Sophie Adenot, an Astronaut's Destiny Forged Since Childhood
- [France24](https://france24.com/fr/info-en-continu/20260831-troisi%C3%A8me-sortie-dans-l-espace-100-f%C3%A9minine-pour-sophie-adenot) — Third All-Female Spacewalk for Sophie Adenot

## Questions

**When did the spacewalk take place?**

The spacewalk was conducted on September 1, 2026. Some reports, however, cited August 25, 2026, or September 2, 2026, as the date.

**How long did the spacewalk last?**

The spacewalk lasted for 6 hours and 49 minutes. Some reports indicated it was approximately seven hours or six and a half hours.

**What were the main tasks performed during the spacewalk?**

The astronauts installed a new retroflector for spacecraft navigation and docking, replaced a high-definition camera on the station's truss, and collected a swab of the ISS exterior for microorganisms. They also worked on installing electrical jumper cables.

**Did the astronauts encounter any problems during the spacewalk?**

Yes, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot experienced mobility issues with her left arm. A glove heater harness appeared to be catching on her spacesuit, restricting movement. The issue was reportedly resolved by unzipping a joint on the suit.

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