Posted on 11/10/2006 6:25:47 PM PST by Army Air Corps
SkyLab
America's First Space Station
Skylab is "cool" for a variety of reasons. First, it is a manned space exploration subject. Second, it was a spin-off of the Apollo Programme. Third, it is an example of how to make the most of what you have on hand. Also, Skylab is a story of determination and missed opportunities. In addition, there was a bit of hoopla surrounding Skylab. There were commemorative medallions, bottles, stamps, and other items. NASA intended for the Shuttle to operate with Skylab, but the Shuttle programme was about two years behind schedule. Congressional cuts deprived NASA of the funds to boost Skylab into a higher orbit and replace failing gyroscopes - the station was allowed to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere on 11 July 1979.
Skylab Launch: 14 May 1973. Severe damage was sustained during launch, including the loss of the station's micrometeoroid shield/sun shade and one of its main solar panels. Debris from the lost micrometeoroid shield further complicated matters by pinning the remaining solar panel to the side of the station, preventing its deployment and thus leaving the station with a huge power deficit.
Skylab I: 25 May 1973. Pete Conrad, Paul Weitz, and Joseph Kerwin. The station underwent extensive repair during a spacewalk by the first crew. Lasted 28.03 days.
Skylab II: 28 July 1973. Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, and Owen Garriott. Lasted 59.46 days.
Skylab III: 16 November 1973. Gerald Carr, William Pogue, and Edward Gibson. Lasted 84.05 days.
The three Skylab Crews Skylab Hardware and Facilities
Skylab as it was configured in the launch shroud
A Christmas Tree made by the Skylab Crew
LOL! that guy with the violin Pointdexter! now thats one heck of a hairdoo! :P
ohhhhhh Sank you
Gotcha ... thanks .. ;)
Napoleon rules! :)
Yes, I recall being aghast when I saw teh movie Apollo 13 & learned how small the computer was that ran the entire craft
great movie.
Did you/anyone see Borat? Something to truly offend anyone/everyone.
Must leave your PC at door when you to in
Girls like nerds ;)
oh yea, its NOT a personal "server" type of site, more of an anonymous style hosting. It's pretty reliable though, ALTHOUGH
your pictures will NOT stay up forever...
No I haven't the Borat, I thikn its a Tom Green/Jackass rip off(just based off what i have seen in previews and such) I will probably see it when it comes out on DVD
Didn't see it, but heard it was funny.
Is it wrong that I saw the title and immediately thought of the drink?
I drove an hour with my buddies to see it. It is actually playing where we live now, I think an encore might be in order. It hurt me to laugh at some points because I could breathe.
Well, it is very humerous & some points LOL riot.. some areas might be quite distasteful to many however.
Need to feed all the four legged critters here & find some wine for me
Well, after I asked if the images were loading well for others...the problem went away. Just like when your car makes funny noises until to take it to a mechanic...
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