My Backpack’s Got Jets!
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Astronaut Bruce McCandless ventures over 300 feet from Space Shuttle Challenger. Image Credit: NASA
In a daring move, astronaut Bruce McCandless ventured further away from the safety of his ship than any previous astronaut. McCandless used NASA’s nitrogen jet propelled Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) to perform this space “first”.
After first testing the MMU inside and above Challenger’s payload bay, McCandless flew over 300 feet away from the shuttle. The above image shows a breathtaking orbital panorama featuring McCandless, the deep black of space and the vibrant blue and white colors of Earth.
If you’d like to learn more about NASA’s MMU, visit: http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4219/Chapter13.html
Yes, I totally stole the post headline from “Fett’s Vette” by MC Chris.
Source:NASA Image of the Day Gallery
Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer
2012-12-04 08:06:51
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