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"STS-41B: 40th Anniversary of NASA's Iconic Untethered Spacewalk Photos"

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"STS-41B: 40th Anniversary of NASA's Iconic Untethered Spacewalk Photos"
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Astronaut Bruce McCandless II's historic untethered spacewalk during the STS-41B mission in 1984, using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), produced iconic photographs that captured the imagination of the public and inspired generations. The images, including McCandless floating above Earth and using the Manipulator Foot Restraint, showcased the excitement and captivating nature of human spaceflight, demonstrating the awe-inspiring potential of space exploration.

Topics:sciencespace-exploration#bruce-mccandless-ii#iconic-spacewalk-photos#manned-maneuvering-unit#nasa#space-exploration#sts-41b
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  1. The Iconic Photos from STS-41B: Documenting the First Untethered Spacewalk  NASA
  2. NASA's first untethered spacewalk seen in iconic photos ahead of 40th anniversary  The Mirror
  3. “Buck and Flash”: Remembering the First Flights of the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), Forty Years On  AmericaSpace
  4. First Untethered Spacewalk Captured in STS-41B Iconic Photos  Mirage News

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