Alexei Leonov made history by becoming the first human to conduct a spacewalk on March 18, 1965. This remarkable feat occurred during the Voskhod 2 mission, which was part of the Soviet Union's efforts to dominate space exploration during the Cold War. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Voskhod 2 carried Leonov and fellow cosmonaut Pavel Belyayev. After completing critical mission objectives, Leonov exited the spacecraft, marking a leap in space exploration capabilities. His spacewalk lasted approximately 12 minutes, and he tethered himself to Voskhod 2 for safety while floating in the vacuum of space. One of the most interesting aspects of this event was the challenges Leonov faced during his spacewalk. He had trouble re-entering the capsule due to the expansion of his spacesuit, which caused it to become rigid and difficult to maneuver. This experience highlighted the need for better designs in spacesuit technology for future missions. This mission also demonstrated the determination of the Soviet space program to achieve significant milestones ahead of the United States, underscoring the high-stakes competition of the Space Race. Upon his return, Leonov and Belyayev conducted safe re-entry and landing, completing the mission successfully. The spacewalk not only illustrated the technical prowess of the Soviet program but also contributed to scientists’ understanding of the realities of human activity in space, influencing future missions and spacewalk techniques.