Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is work done by an astronaut away from the Earth and outside of a spacecraft. The term most commonly applies to an EVA made outside a craft orbiting Earth (a spacewalk). As of September 13, 2006, 158 astronauts had made spacewalks (out of 448 astronauts ever in space). These are some of the most interesting moments in spacewalks history.
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My personal choice is Ed White, but they're all fantastic expressions of human endeavour in science and exploration by very courageous people.
Yeah, Ed's walk was exciting, however they don't mention the fact that because he was rushed, he forgot to clip on the tether the first time. He drifted out the hatch and if it hadnt been for quick thinking by his partner that could have gone down in history very differently.
I never knew! Thanks for the added info.
you know, I just happened on to an audio file of him talking about it. Didn't think much of it until I watched the video and there it is, floating right in front of him... I guess he could not see the end still free, he was too concerned with the camera mounting.
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