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STS-41-B
The first untethered spacewalk.
Mission Overview
Astronaut Bruce McCandless used the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) jetpack to fly 320 feet away from the Shuttle without any safety lines.
Learning from History
"The iconic photo of McCandless floating alone against the blackness of space remains one of the most famous images of the 20th century."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Crewed / Shuttle |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Nitrogen Jets (MMU) |