Ed White

Edward Higgins "Ed" White was an American astronaut and aerospace engineer, known for his significant contributions to space exploration. Born in 1930, he was the first American to conduct a spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission in 1965, showcasing human ability to work outside a spacecraft. White also flew on the Apollo 1 mission and the Skylab 4 mission, demonstrating his versatility as an astronaut. His work helped advance human spaceflight capabilities, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure in NASA’s history. White’s achievements have inspired progress in space exploration and human ingenuity.