Bruce McCandless II is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2 spaceflights.
BIOGRAPHY
Bruce McCandless II was a U.S. naval officer and aviator, electrical engineer, and NASA astronaut. In 1984, during the first of his two Space Shuttle missions, he made the first untethered free flight by using the Manned Maneuvering Unit.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NationalityUnited States of America
BornJune 8, 1937
DiedDecember 21, 2017
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
