# Alexei Leonov

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18T11:40:09Z**:  — Ed White performs a 23-minute EVA during the Gemini 4 mission.
- **2026-03-18T11:40:09Z**:  — Svetlana Savitskaya becomes the first woman to perform an EVA.
- **2026-03-18T11:40:09Z**:  — SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew conducts the first private sector EVA.
- **1965-03-18**: First Human Spacewalk — Alexei Leonov exits Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Legacy of the First Spacewalk: From Voskhod 2 to Modern Orbital Defense
2026-03-18 11:40:09 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The anniversary of Alexei Leonov's historic 1965 spacewalk highlights the evolution of extravehicular activity from a high-stakes Cold War gamble to a critical capability for modern orbital infrastructure and defense. This milestone established the technical foundations for satellite servicing and long-term human presence in the space domain.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/anniversary-first-spacewalk-voskhod-2-analysis

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