"40th Anniversary: Remembering the First Untethered Spacewalk"
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NASA commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first untethered spacewalk by astronauts using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) during the STS-41B mission in 1984. The iconic photos captured during the mission showcase the astronauts' historic free-flying experience in space, marking a significant moment in space exploration history. Despite the success of the MMU, it was ultimately discontinued due to safety concerns, with NASA opting for safer methods for astronauts to work outside the Space Shuttle.
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