Smithsonian Snapshot: Skylab, 1973
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 12:00
in Astronomy & Space
This Smithsonian Snapshot marks the May 14, 1973, launch of Skylab, America's first space station. Launched by NASA in 1973, Skylab orbited the Earth until 1979. The orbital workshop in this photo is the largest component of Skylab. It housed the living quarters, work and storage areas, research equipment and most of the supplies needed to support a succession of three-man crews.