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. (02/12/1984)
Credit: NASA
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salriggione@yahoo.com 17 months ago | reply
Insane! Wonder at which point, he thought,"maybe this was a bad idea."
Pan.101 16 months ago | reply
Absolutely beautiful.
kamkam29 15 months ago | reply
This is amazing and spectacular.
twogreytoes 12 months ago | reply
Open the podbay door, Hal. HAL!!