Feb 18

Space Rocket History #433 – Skylab – Crashdown

Despite predictions, events seldom occur precisely as expected. The calculated breakup altitude of Skylab was based on its intended structural strength specifications. However, the actual vehicle was stronger than the specified strength requirements.

Mgrs. & Controllers Monitor Re-entry

Garriott with Oxygen Tank Debris. Credit David Hitt

Ground-track of Skylab final passes.



Apr 05

Space Rocket History #411 – Skylab – Skylab 2 – Splashdown

Before the astronauts could leave there was one final problem to solve. Skylab’s refrigeration system began warming up. Houston immediately went to work on finding a solution. Now, there was some concern that the crews return would be delayed.

Leaving Skylab

Splashdown

Crew Egress

Mar 16

Space Rocket History #410 – Skylab – Skylab 2 – Days 24-28

On Mission day 25, the crew was informed that they had surpassed the Russian space endurance record set by Soyuz 11 on Salyut 1 in 1971.

Sleep Compartment. Credit Shayler

Personal Hygiene. Credit Shayler

Waste Management. Credit Shayler

Trash Airlock. Credit Shayler

Trash Airlock. Credit NASA

Mar 01

Space Rocket History #409 – Skylab – Skylab 2 – Days 8-23

“Houston, Skylab. I’d like you to be the first to know that the PLT is the proud father of a genuine flare.” Joe Kerwin

Pete’s New Way to Ride the Bike. credit Shayler

The Skylab 500. Credit Shayler

The Skylab 500. Credit Shayler

Apollo Telescope Mount

Apollo Telescope Mount