Edward Higgins White, II
"Ed"
Born: 14 November 1930, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nationality: American
Died: 27 January 1967 (Apollo 1 fire)
Group: NASA Group 2 (11 September 1962)
Status: Deceased
| FAI Flights: | |||
| 1 | Gemini IV | 3 June 1965 | 4 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes, 12 seconds |
| EVA's: | |||
| 1 | Gemini IV | 3 June 1966 | 46 minutes |
Education
BS United States Military Academy - West Point
(Aeronautical Engineering), University of Michigan
White performed the first American space walk during Gemini IV. He was a member of the Apollo 1 crew due to launch 21 February 1967. He died in a fire during rehearsal for the flight.
Ed White had been a test pilot for the USAF. He had degrees from the United States Military Academy and the University of Michigan.
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