[NASA] America’s First Spacewalk

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, pilot of the

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mission, floats in space on June 3, 1965, while performing the

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. As White floated outside the spacecraft, he used a Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit, informally called a “zip gun.” The device, seen in White’s right hand in this image, expelled pressurized oxygen to provide thrust for controlling his movements outside the capsule.

“You look beautiful, Ed,” remarked fellow crew member astronaut

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, who remained inside the spacecraft, as he began taking pictures of White tumbling around outside his window.

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White said. “This is the greatest experience. It’s just tremendous.”

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Image credit: NASA

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