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Walking in Space

Walking in Space

Astronaut Ed White walks in space, tethered to Gemini 4, in 1965. White was the first American to perform any sort of extra-vehicular activity in space; the Soviets beat the U.S. to the claim of "first ever" by about 10 weeks.

In this photo: Ed White

Photo: James A. McDivitt/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jun 18, 1965
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