KNOWLEDGE CHECK

The first American space walk primarily demonstrated which of the following findings?
  1. That the tethered umbilical line needed to be long enough for astronauts to move around the entire spacecraft.
  2. That spacecraft in-flight repairs were possible.
  3. That spacewalks were very dangerous and difficult assignments.
  4. That NASA's space suits and life support systems were capable of sustaining humans outside the protection of a spacecraft.

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