| NASA Center: |
Johnson Space Center |
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| Image # : |
s65-34635 |
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| Date : |
06/03/1965
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Title
Ed White performs first U.S. spacewalk
Full Description
Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight,
floats in space during America’s first spacewalk. The extravehicular activity
(EVA) was performed during the Gemini 4 mission on June 3, 1965. White
spent 23 minutes maneuvering around his spacecraft as Jim McDivitt
remained inside the spacecraft. White is attached to the spacecraft by a 25-ft.
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 he used to help move him around the weightless
environment of space. The visor of his helmet is gold plated to protect him
from the unfiltered rays of the sun.
Keywords
Ed White, Gemini, spacewalk, EVA, first U.S. spacewalk, Gemini 4
Subject Category
Astronauts, Gemini Program, EVAs-Spacewalks
Reference Numbers
- Center:
JSC
- Center Number:
s65-34635
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2006-000025
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: Digital
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17 |
Small |
JPEG |
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983 |
180 |
Medium |
JPEG |
2037 |
2048 |
601 |
Large |
JPEG |
4074 |
4095 |
2,271 |
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