| NASA Center: |
Johnson Space Center |
| Image # : |
S84-27031 |
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| Date : |
02/12/1984
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Title
"EVAtion"
Full Description
Mission Specialist Bruce McCandless II, is seen further away from the
confines 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 Challenger's payload bay, McCandless went
"free-flying" to a distance of 320 feet away from the Orbiter.
This stunning orbital panorama view shows McCandless out there amongst
the black and blue of Earth and space.
Keywords
STS-41B Challenger Manned Maneuvering Unit MMU Bruce McCandless Extravehicular Activity EVA Spacewalk
Subject Category
Space Shuttle, EVAs-Spacewalk,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
JSC
- Center Number:
S84-27031
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-001087
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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