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Voskhod 2
Alexei Leonov performs the first-ever EVA.
Mission Overview
Leonov exited the craft through an inflatable airlock for a 12-minute walk. His suit ballooned in the vacuum, making it almost impossible to re-enter the craft.
Learning from History
"Leonov had to bleed air out of his suit into space just to become flexible enough to crawl back inside."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Unknown |
| Rocket | Voskhod Rocket |