Thomas Pesquet
Thomas Pesquet is a renowned French astronaut and aerospace engineer, known for his work with the European Space Agency (ESA). He has participated in multiple space missions, including a long-duration stay on the International Space Station (ISS), where he conducted scientific research and outreach activities. As one of the most visible figures in space exploration, Pesquet has inspired many with his advocacy for science and technology, as well as his stunning photography of Earth from space.
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Recent news mentions
Thomas Pesquet welcomed Sophie Adenot to space on social media.
L’astronaute Sophie Adenot a rejoint l’ISS, une première pour une Française depuis vingt-cinq ans
France· 2026-02-15
Thomas Pesquet is an astronaut piloting the Airbus A330 MRTT for Emmanuel Macron.
Emmanuel Macron attendu devant les armées à Istres, sur fond de tensions géopolitiques persistantes au Groenland, en Iran et en UkraineFrance· 2026-01-15
Thomas Pesquet, the astronaut, was present to discuss ocean issues.
Emmanuel Macron en direct de Nice sur France 2 ce mardi soir pour parler des océans et de l’environnement
Monaco· 2025-06-11
Thomas Pesquet is an ESA astronaut who participated in the event and engaged with physicist Gaelle Giesen.
"L’océan fait partie de la solution": avec Space4Ocean, le monde spatial vole à la rescousse des océansMonaco· 2025-06-10
Thomas Pesquet discusses the vital importance of the ocean and its relationship with space exploration.
"L’espace est le meilleur partenaire de l’océan pour la recherche": à Nice, le regard très spatial de Thomas Pesquet sur l’état de notre planète bleueMonaco· 2025-06-09
Thomas Pesquet is involved as a patron of the Polar Station project and is enthusiastic about its mission.
"Tara, c’est l’ISS du pôle Nord": la Polar Station prête pour l’ArctiqueMonaco· 2025-05-28
Thomas Pesquet is mentioned as an astronaut who had a sequence cut from the documentary due to various issues during filming.
Pour « Cap Corse, le mystère des anneaux », un tournage agité dans les profondeurs de la MéditerranéeFrance· 2025-05-03