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
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SKYLAB Drink Recipe
1 part ABSOLUT VODKA
1 part Rum, Light (of Cuban Type)
1 part Blue Curacao
1 part Apricot Brandy
2 parts Orange Juice
2 parts Pineapple Juice
Orange Slice
Maraschino Berry
That sounds like a potent beverage.
Isn't your tagline from an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force?
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Seems like you would have to use Skyy Vodka instead of Absolut, but it is really just nitpicking. I have a sneaking suspicion that most bars probably just put cheap vodka in the Skyy bottle.
That was a damn funny episode.
Potent and expensive. Probably why the only time I see them being bought is when a guy is buying one for a girl. Not to mention at the bars I frequent it is bright blue. Hard to look manly with a blue drink in your hand.
Most of the Aqua Teen episodes are great although they have been uneven lately. I'm holding out hope that the movie will be great.
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I'd love to find out what happened to that tree. Whether it was left aboard or brought back. Several years ago, I was at Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville, Al and they had one of the water tanks that suvived the re-entry and impact of its landing in Australia. It was in pretty good shape, the fiberglass casing was not badly damaged...considering.
Aritificial intelligence? I'm impressed. I had to take an intro to computer programming class and was hopelessly lost immediately after the syllabus was handed out.
no ideas...
University of Central Oklahoma?
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