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Lot n° 246

Historical photography. LARGE FORMAT. Extraordinary...

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Historical photography. LARGE FORMAT. Extraordinary view of astronaut Bruce McCandless, II during an extravehicular activity (EVA), taken from inside the aft flight deck of the space shuttle Challenger (Mission STS41B). Astronaut Bruce Mc Candless uses his hands to control his movements in space while operating the nitrogen-powered maneuvering unit (MMU). McCandless floats without the tethers connecting him to the shuttle. McCandless pulls away from the space shuttle and is about to come within 300 meters of it. February 1984. Vintage chromogenic print. Numbering on front. Label on back. 40,6 X 40,6CM with margins.