Skylab
AgencyNASA
Year1973-1979
TypeEarth orbit
RocketSaturn V
CountryUSA
About the Mission
Americas first space station, made from a Saturn V third stage. Lost its meteoroid shield and solar panel during launch. Repaired by the first crew in a daring spacewalk. Hosted 3 crews before reentering in 1979, scattering debris over Australia.
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