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B.Mac Candless space walk. 02/1984

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Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-sts41-B3003

Date

2006-05-13

Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, mission specialist, uses his hands to control his movement in space while using the nitrogen propelled manned maneuvering unit (MMU). He is participating in a extravehicular activity (EVA), a few meters away from the cabin of the shuttle Challenger. He is floating without tethers attaching him to the shuttle. Feb 11 1984.