France sends two astronauts to space on European mission

President Macron announced that French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will participate in a space mission.

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This announcement comes as part of European exploration programs and international space cooperation.

The mission will strengthen France's presence in human space exploration activities.

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