Skip to main content

#50YearsAgo today, the Skylab 2 crew began to activate Skylab, moving into the Orbital Workshop (OWS), where it was about 55°C (130°F). It took hours to assemble and deploy the parasol through the scientific airlock.

Once deployed, the OWS's temperature began to drop. #Skylab50
#NASAhistory

#NASAhistory #50yearsago #skylab50

Lo, thar be cookies on this site to keep track of your login. By clicking 'okay', you are CONSENTING to this.

⇧