Alexej Leonov
Alexej Leonov was a Soviet cosmonaut renowned for being the first human to conduct a spacewalk on March 18, 1965, during the Voskhod 2 mission. His historic 12-minute extravehicular activity marked a significant milestone in space exploration, although he faced challenges upon re-entering the spacecraft due to a malfunctioning spacesuit. Leonov's contributions to space science have made him a celebrated figure in the history of human spaceflight.
Born on May 30, 1932 (92 years old)
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Alexej Leonov was the first person to walk in space.
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Alexej Leonov was the first person to walk in space during the Voskhod 2 mission.
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