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- Ed White covered 6,500 miles on his orbital stroll and was able to move around thanks to a nitrogen-powered gun
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It’s no wonder that he didn’t want to come back in.
On June 3 1965 astronaut Ed White became the first American to go on a spacewalk – which lasted 23 minutes.
Needless to say, it was quite an experience and flight control had difficulty persuading him to return to the craft.
Out of this world: In 1965 Ed White became the first American to go on a spacewalk
What a star: White was attached to the spacecraft by a 25 foot umbilical line and a 23 foot tether line, both wrapped in gold tape to form one cord
Having a blast: Footage of the incredible feat has been uploaded to YouTube
It is reported that he described clambering back inside as the saddest moment of his life.
However, ground control were very aware that time was not on his side. If he'd stayed out for too long the station tracking the craft from Bermuda would have lost contact – and darkness would have fallen.
Incredible footage of the landmark event has been uploaded to YouTube with users awestruck by the images.
