Soviet Union

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Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Ed White performs a 23-minute EVA during the Gemini 4 mission.

  2. Svetlana Savitskaya becomes the first woman to perform an EVA.

  3. SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew conducts the first private sector EVA.

  4. First Human Spacewalk

    Alexei Leonov exits Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes.

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Legacy of the First Spacewalk: From Voskhod 2 to Modern Orbital Defense

The anniversary of Alexei Leonov's historic 1965 spacewalk highlights the evolution of extravehicular activity from a high-stakes Cold War gamble to a critical capability for modern orbital infrastructure and defense. This milestone established the technical foundations for satellite servicing and long-term human presence in the space domain.

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