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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronaut
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:NASA_Exceptional_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Distinguished_Service_Medal
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gptkbp:birth_date
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November 14, 1930
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gptkbp:born_on
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November 14, 1930
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Edward_White_III
gptkb:Tina_White
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gptkbp:date_of_eva
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June 3, 1965
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gptkbp:death_date
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January 27, 1967
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gptkbp:died_on
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January 27, 1967
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gptkbp:duration_of_eva
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23 minutes
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:United_States_Military_Academy
gptkb:University_of_Michigan
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gptkbp:eva_achievement
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Demonstrated ability to work outside spacecraft
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gptkbp:eva_challenges
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Faced challenges of microgravity
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gptkbp:eva_communication
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Communicated with ground control during EVA
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gptkbp:eva_contributions
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Contributed to the development of spacewalk techniques
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gptkbp:eva_crew
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Part of a two-man crew with Jim Mc Divitt
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gptkbp:eva_duration_record
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First American to perform a spacewalk
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gptkbp:eva_equipment
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gptkb:Hand-held_maneuvering_unit
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gptkbp:eva_experience
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Tested new equipment for future missions
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gptkbp:eva_follow-up
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Led to advancements in spacewalk technology
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gptkbp:eva_future_implications
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Set the stage for future spacewalks and missions.
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gptkbp:eva_historical_context
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Part of the Space Race
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gptkbp:eva_historical_impact
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Influenced future NASA missions
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gptkbp:eva_historical_significance
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First American to walk in space
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gptkbp:eva_impact
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Paved the way for future spacewalks
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gptkbp:eva_legacy
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Influenced future astronaut training programs
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gptkbp:eva_location
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Low Earth Orbit
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gptkbp:eva_media_coverage
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Received extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:eva_mission_duration
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Gemini 4 lasted 4 days
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gptkbp:eva_mission_goals
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Achieved mission objectives successfully
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gptkbp:eva_mission_outcome
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Successful completion of the mission
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gptkbp:eva_objectives
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Conduct scientific experiments
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gptkbp:eva_preparation
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Trained extensively for the mission
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gptkbp:eva_public_reaction
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Gained public attention and admiration
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gptkbp:eva_recognition
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Recognized as a pioneer in space exploration
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gptkbp:eva_safety
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Followed safety protocols during the spacewalk
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gptkbp:eva_significance
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gptkb:First_American_spacewalk
Marked a milestone in human space exploration
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gptkbp:eva_suit
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gptkb:Gemini_spacesuit
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gptkbp:eva_technology
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Utilized early space technology during the EVA
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gptkbp:eva_tools
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Used tools for experiments
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gptkbp:eva_training
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Participated in underwater training for EVA
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gptkbp:eva_training_location
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Trained at NASA facilities
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gptkbp:eva_video
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Captured on film during the mission
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gptkbp:eva_visibility
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Visible from Earth during the event
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I am now in the position of being able to see the Earth from a distance."
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gptkbp:first_american_eva
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gptkb:Gemini_4
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Edward_Higgins_White_II
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ed White
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gptkbp:influenced
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future astronauts
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Robert_Goddard
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gptkbp:legacy
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spacewalks
pioneering space exploration
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Gemini_4
gptkb:Apollo_1
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gptkbp:mission_type
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Manned spaceflight mission
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_for
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first American to conduct a spacewalk
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Pilot
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gptkbp:place_of_birth
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gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
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gptkbp:place_of_death
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral,_Florida
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gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
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gptkb:Congressional_Space_Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
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gptkbp:public_interest
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Increased public interest in space exploration
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gptkbp:rank
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gptkb:Colonel
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gptkbp:service_branch
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:spacecraft
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gptkb:Gemini_4
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Patricia_White
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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