| NASA Center: |
Johnson Space Center |
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| Image # : |
S65-30433 |
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| Date : |
06/09/1965
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Title
Ed White First American Spacewalker
Full Description
On June 3, 1965 Edward H. White II became the first American to step
outside his spacecraft and let go, effectively setting himself
adrift in the zero gravity of space. For 23 minutes White floated and
maneuvered himself around the Gemini spacecraft while logging 6500
miles during his orbital stroll.
White was attached to the spacecraft by a 25 foot umbilical line and a
23-ft. tether line, both wrapped in gold tape to form one cord. In his
right hand White carries a Hand Held Self Maneuvering Unit (HHSMU)
which is used to move about the weightless environment of space. The
visor of his helmet is gold plated to protect him from the unfiltered
rays of the sun.
Keywords
Edward White II Gemini 4 Gemini IV Extravehicular Activity EVA Tether Spacewalk Hand Held Self Maneuvering Unit HHSMU Ed White
Subject Category
Astronauts, Gemini-Program, EVAs-Spacewalk,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
JSC
- Center Number:
S65-30433
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-001180
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA James McDivitt
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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