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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Ephemeris for June 8, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Gemini 25 | 18 Gemini 7 | 11 Virgo 41 |
| Moon | 14 Gemini 39 | 18 Scorpio 33 | 8 Virgo 1 |
| Mercury | 23 Taurus 44 | 29 Gemini 25 | 29 Virgo 1 |
| Venus | 3 Taurus 15 | 2 Taurus 28 | 5 Leo 29 |
| Mars | 21 Scorpio 54 | 25 Leo 12 | 13 Sagittarius 50 |
| Jupiter | 26 Capricorn 16 | 29 Gemini 44 | 17 Capricorn 29 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 1 | 0 Aries 51 | 3 Aries 22 |
| Uranus | 11 Taurus 45 | 28 Taurus 34 | 13 Taurus 36 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 12 | 1 Aries 59 | 18 Virgo 25 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 12 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 29 Cancer 28 |
| Rahu | 15 Sagittarius 8 | 23 Pisces 5 | 10 Sagittarius 28 |
| Ketu | 15 Gemini 8 | 23 Virgo 5 | 10 Gemini 28 |
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