Houston, we’ve got a spectacular plan! On Sunday, February 22 at 3 PM, the Grand Rex transforms into a launch pad for a special event brought to you by the European Space Agency: relive the countdown to Sophie Adenot’s launch to the International Space Station, as part of her Epsilon mission. French audio, big screen, cosmic thrills — boarding starts at just €10.
Follow the historic launch of the French astronaut to the ISS live from this museum in Paris.
This Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a major event for French space exploration is happening! At the Cité des Sciences, the public is invited to watch live and for free as French astronaut Sophie Adenot launches toward the International Space Station. [Read more]
On the agenda: breathtaking footage of the launch, broadcast live and analyzed in real-time by a panel of astronauts and space experts. Jean-François Clervoy and Claudie Haigneré will share their experiences of crewed missions, from the roaring takeoff to life in microgravity. Alongside them, ESA astronaut Raphaël Liégeois—who graduated in the same class as Sophie Adenot—will open the backstage doors to reveal what goes on during training sessions.
On the control side, Daniel Neuenschwander, Director of Human and Robotic Exploration at ESA, along with Rémi Canton from CNES, will outline the key preparations for this extraordinary mission. Their goal? To explore, frame by frame, how a modern space adventure truly unfolds.
Educational and inspiring, the event offers an immersive dive into the world of manned spaceflight, all set inside the legendary Grand Rex cinema. Ready for takeoff?
Dates and Opening Time
On February 22, 2026
Starts at 03:00 p.m.
Location
Grand Rex
1 Boulevard Poissonnière
75002 Paris 2
Prices
À partir de: €10
Booking
legrandrex.cotecine.fr
Follow the historic launch of the French astronaut to the ISS live from this museum in Paris.
