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NASA astronaut Dale Gardner performed a daring untethered spacewalk in 1984 to recover two malfunctioning communication satellites, capturing stunning and terrifying footage of the event, which highlights the risks and bravery involved in space exploration.
40 years ago, astronaut Bruce McCandless II made history by performing the first untethered spacewalk from the Space Shuttle Challenger using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU). This iconic moment occurred during the STS-41B mission and marked a significant milestone in space exploration. The MMU allowed astronauts to maneuver untethered in space, but after the Challenger disaster, it was deemed too risky and eventually retired. McCandless, a key figure in the development of the MMU, passed away in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering space exploration.
Footage from the Space Shuttle Challenger's STS-41-B mission in 1984, featuring astronaut Bruce McCandless II's historic untethered spacewalk, has resurfaced on social media. The video, described as a nightmare scenario, shows McCandless and mission specialist Robert L. Stewart using the Manned Maneuvering Units to move approximately 100 yards away from the shuttle. While impressive, viewers have expressed fear and described it as the "most terrifying photo" ever taken in space.