What significant event did White perform on June 3, 1965?
Orbit the Moon
Command a mission
First American spacewalk
Launch in a rocket
Answer
The first American spacewalk was performed on June 3, 1965, during the Gemini 4 mission. Astronaut Edward White ventured outside the spacecraft for 23 minutes, tethered to the spacecraft by an oxygen hose. He became the first person to float freely in space, an important milestone in human space exploration and paving the way for future spacewalks and extravehicular activities.
Beyond the Stars: Exploring the Life of Astronaut Ed White
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