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"40th Anniversary: Remembering the First Untethered Spacewalk"

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"40th Anniversary: Remembering the First Untethered Spacewalk"
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NASA commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first untethered spacewalk by astronauts using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) during the STS-41B mission in 1984. The iconic photos captured during the mission showcase the astronauts' historic free-flying experience in space, marking a significant moment in space exploration history. Despite the success of the MMU, it was ultimately discontinued due to safety concerns, with NASA opting for safer methods for astronauts to work outside the Space Shuttle.

Topics:sciencespace-exploration#astronauts#nasa#space-exploration#space-shuttle#spacewalk#untethered
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  1. Pulse-Pounding Photos Recall NASA's Historic First Untethered Spacewalk, 40 Years On  Gizmodo
  2. Astronaut Bruce McCandless Performs the First Untethered Spacewalk  NASA
  3. Heart-stopping photos of the first untethered spacewalk mark 40th anniversary of daring feat  New York Post
  4. 40 years ago, he became the first one-man spacecraft  FOX 11 Los Angeles
  5. 40 years ago, an astronaut first took flight from the Space Shuttle  The Register

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