Ed White

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:armor gptkb:Gemini_spacesuit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:software
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:awards gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:NASA_Exceptional_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date June 3, 1965
November 14, 1930
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
gptkbp:born November 14, 1930
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:challenges Faced challenges of microgravity
gptkbp:children gptkb:Edward_White_III
gptkb:Tina_White
gptkbp:communication Communicated with ground control during EVA
gptkbp:contribution Contributed to the development of spacewalk techniques
gptkbp:crew Part of a two-man crew with Jim Mc Divitt
gptkbp:death_date January 27, 1967
gptkbp:died January 27, 1967
gptkbp:duration 23 minutes
First American to perform a spacewalk
gptkbp:edibility Visible from Earth during the event
gptkbp:education gptkb:Academy
gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:Hand-held_maneuvering_unit
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am now in the position of being able to see the Earth from a distance."
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Gemini_4
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Edward_Higgins_White_II
gptkbp:future_plans Set the stage for future spacewalks and missions.
gptkbp:has_achievements Demonstrated ability to work outside spacecraft
gptkbp:has_experience_in Tested new equipment for future missions
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Space Race
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced future NASA missions
gptkbp:historical_significance First American to walk in space
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ed White
gptkbp:impact Paved the way for future spacewalks
gptkbp:influenced future astronauts
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Robert_Goddard
gptkbp:instrumentation Used tools for experiments
gptkbp:is_enhanced_by Trained extensively for the mission
gptkbp:legacy spacewalks
pioneering space exploration
Influenced future astronaut training programs
gptkbp:location Low Earth Orbit
gptkbp:media_coverage Received extensive media coverage
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Gemini_4
gptkb:Apollo_1
Manned spaceflight mission
Achieved mission objectives successfully
Successful completion of the mission
gptkbp:mission_duration Gemini 4 lasted 4 days
gptkbp:music_video Captured on film during the mission
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_for first American to conduct a spacewalk
gptkbp:objective Conduct scientific experiments
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Cape_Canaveral,_Florida
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:Congressional_Space_Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Gemini_4
gptkbp:public_awareness Gained public attention and admiration
gptkbp:rank gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:research_interest Increased public interest in space exploration
gptkbp:safety_features Followed safety protocols during the spacewalk
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_American_spacewalk
Marked a milestone in human space exploration
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Patricia_White
gptkbp:technology Utilized early space technology during the EVA
gptkbp:training Participated in underwater training for EVA
Trained at NASA facilities
gptkbp:vision Recognized as a pioneer in space exploration
gptkbp:was_aproponent_of Led to advancements in spacewalk technology