Skylab
was America's first experimental space station. Some of 's program
objectives were: To prove that humans could live and work in space for extended
periods, and to expand our knowledge of solar astronomy well beyond Earth-based
observations. made much use of Saturn and Apollo equipment. Through the
use of a "dry" third stage of the Saturn V rocket, the station was completely
made as a workshop area before launch. Crews visited Skylab and returned to
earth in the Apollo spacecraft.
THE FLIGHTS
Skylab's 1st unmanned mission
May 14, 1973
The station was launched into ....
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