Vassily Leonov

Vassily Leonov was a Soviet cosmonaut and the first person to perform a spacewalk in 1965, stepping outside the spacecraft during the Voskhod 2 mission. His spacewalk demonstrated the ability for astronauts to work outside their craft, a crucial skill for future space exploration. Leonov was also a skilled pilot and engineer, contributing to Soviet space efforts. His pioneering work helped shape human spaceflight, showcasing ingenuity and calm under pressure. Beyond his historic walk, he continued to influence space science and exploration through his leadership and engineering contributions.