Ed White
American astronaut (1930-1967)
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Updated 2026-05-29
Test pilot and NASA astronaut who became the first American to walk in space during Gemini 4, then died in the Apollo 1 cabin fire in 1967.
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Edward Higgins White II was an American aeronautical engineer, United States Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. He was a member of the crews of Gemini 4 and Apollo 1.
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