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Gemini 4: Ed White EVA

auteur: Nasa/Novapix

référence: e-gem04-30000

Image Size 300 DPI: 34 * 33 cm

June 3, 1965  Gemini 4  Edward White during first EVA performed during Gemini 4 flight  Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, floats in zero gravity of space. The extravehicular activity was performed during the third revolution of the Gemini 4 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). The visor of his helmet is gold plated to protect him from the unfiltered rays of the sun.

Keywords for this photo:

1965 - ASTRONAUT - ATMOSPHERE - EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - EVA - EXTRA VEHICULAR ACTIVITY - EXTRA-VEHICULAR ACTIVITY - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY - GEMINI - GEMINI 4 - HELMET - HORIZON - HUMAN - LIMB - MAN - MANNED SPACEFLIGHT - SPACE - SPACE SUIT - WHITE EDWARD -