The Story Behind the Most Terrifying Space Photo Ever Taken » Explorersweb

The Story Behind the Most Terrifying Space Photo Ever Taken » Explorersweb

Imagine drifting alone in space, with no cord connecting you to anything. It’s the stuff of nightmares or the freedom of dreams, depending on how you look at it. In 1984, four astronauts did just that, and footage from their untethered flights is again making the rounds, reminding everybody of how incredible -- and frightening -- the emptiness of space can be.  Bruce McCandless II. Photo: NASA   NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II stepped away fr…