Space Exploration Changed 50 Years Ago Today: The 1st US Spacewalk
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 06:40
in Astronomy & Space
The United States first stepped out into the void of space 50 years ago today (June 3). NASA astronaut Ed White left the safety of the Gemini 4 spacecraft equipped with nothing but a spacesuit, a tether and a small gas gun for maneuvering.