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Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Creator: NASA
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Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin shakes hand with NASAs Gemini 4 astronauts, Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt at the Paris International Air Show in June 1965. This first meeting between Gagarin and the Gemini 4 astronauts occurred shortly after the completion of the Gemini 4 mission, where White performed the first American EVA (extravehicular activity or space walk). Yuri Gagarin achieved fame as the first human to fly in space, as well as orbit Earth. Also shown in the picture (seated) are Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and (standing) French Premier Georges Pompidou
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In this iconic photo, we witness a historic meeting between two space pioneers. Captured at the Paris International Air Show in 1965, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin extends his hand towards NASA's Gemini 4 astronauts, Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt. This encounter took place shortly after the successful completion of the Gemini 4 mission, during which White became the first American to perform a spacewalk. Gagarin had already achieved worldwide fame as the first human to journey into outer space and orbit Earth. Now, he stood face-to-face with his American counterparts, symbolizing an important moment in international relations amidst Cold War tensions. Seated nearby is Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, representing America's political leadership at this significant event. Standing next to him is French Premier Georges Pompidou, highlighting France's role as host country for this gathering of scientific exploration. This image not only captures a handshake between individuals but also represents a symbolic handshake between nations engaged in a race for dominance in space exploration during the mid-20th century. Preserved by NASA and shared through Heritage Images today, this photograph serves as a reminder of humanity's unyielding spirit of discovery and our ability to transcend political boundaries when it comes to advancing scientific knowledge about our universe.
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