Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 1984, one of the most incredible but terrifying photos in history was taken. It shows astronaut Bruce McCandless II freely flying in space, strapped to a jetpack called the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) and with no satefy tether to connect him back to the space shuttle. In this video, let's explore how this photo came to be and learn about the brave man behind the visor.
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Read more here: nasa.gov/history/photos-from-sts-41b and nasa.gov/history/40-years-ago-sts-41b-the-first-flight-of-the-manned-maneuvering-unit
More footage from STS-41-B: youtube.com/watch?v=-RwXLm6jGLs
More footage from second MMU test: youtube.com/watch?v=O2fZR3OVAn4
Bob Stewart MMu “tour”: youtube.com/watch?v=46VFLdZFnRw
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In 1984, one of the most incredible but terrifying photos in history was taken. It shows astronaut Bruce McCandless II freely flying in space, strapped to a jetpack called the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) and with no satefy tether to connect him back to the space shuttle. In this video, let's explore how this photo came to be and learn about the brave man behind the visor.
↓↓↓ Links and more in full description below ↓↓↓
You can buy me a coffee if you enjoyed this and want to support these videos. You don't have to though, no pressure. buymeacoffee.com/chrispattison
LINKS:
Read more here: nasa.gov/history/photos-from-sts-41b and nasa.gov/history/40-years-ago-sts-41b-the-first-flight-of-the-manned-maneuvering-unit
More footage from STS-41-B: youtube.com/watch?v=-RwXLm6jGLs
More footage from second MMU test: youtube.com/watch?v=O2fZR3OVAn4
Bob Stewart MMu “tour”: youtube.com/watch?v=46VFLdZFnRw
Hey team!
If there is some other cool topic in physics you think we should learn about together, leave a comment down below!
Until next time, stay safe.
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