Bruce McCandless II was an American astronaut, born on June 8, 1937, and passed away on December 21, 2017. He is renowned for being the first person to float freely in space without being tethered to a spacecraft during a spacewalk. His pioneering work in space exploration has left a significant mark in the history of human spaceflight, showcasing both the possibilities and challenges of conducting operations outside of a spacecraft.
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Meaning of the name - Bruce
wild boar, strong warrior
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Bruce McCandless II belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Place of Death: Conifer
Educated At: University of Houston–Clear Lake | Woodrow Wilson Classical High School | United States Naval Academy | Stanford University
Occupation: aircraft pilot | military officer | engineer | astronaut
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: International Space Hall of Fame | Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | NASA Exceptional Service Medal | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | NASA Space Flight Medal | National Defense Service Medal | United States Astronaut Hall of Fame | Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Gemini 25 | 18 Gemini 21 | 10 Virgo 42 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 39 | 15 Cancer 10 | 24 Leo 27 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 44 | 11 Gemini 0 | 29 Virgo 20 |
| Venus | 3 Taurus 15 | 19 Gemini 26 | 4 Leo 18 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 54 | 29 Aries 37 | 13 Sagittarius 15 |
| Jupiter | 26 Capricorn 16 | 3 Gemini 11 | 17 Capricorn 31 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 1 | 18 Pisces 59 | 3 Aries 26 |
| Uranus | 11 Taurus 45 | 24 Taurus 37 | 13 Taurus 37 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 12 | 29 Pisces 46 | 18 Virgo 23 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 12 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 29 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 8 | 12 Aries 25 | 10 Sagittarius 31 |
| Ketu | 15 Gemini 8 | 12 Libra 25 | 10 Gemini 31 |
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