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Astronaut Bruce McCandless II space walk

auteur: Nasa/Novapix

référence: e-sts41-B3001

Image Size 300 DPI: 38 * 38 cm

Mission Specialist Bruce McCandless II, is seen further away from the confinds and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut has ever been. This space first was made possible by the Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack. After a series of test maneuvers inside and above Challengers payload bay, McCandless went "free-flying" to a distance of 320 feet away from the Orbiter. Feb 11 1984.

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