"STS-41B: 40th Anniversary of NASA's Iconic Untethered Spacewalk Photos"
Astronaut Bruce McCandless II's historic untethered spacewalk during the STS-41B mission in 1984, using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), produced iconic photographs that captured the imagination of the public and inspired generations. The images, including McCandless floating above Earth and using the Manipulator Foot Restraint, showcased the excitement and captivating nature of human spaceflight, demonstrating the awe-inspiring potential of space exploration.