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SKYLAB DATACARDS

The 18 datacards available in this series include the crewmembers of each of the three flown missions, as well as the missions themselves. There are also two cards covering the Skylab programme and the launch of the station, plus a look at the precursor SMEAT medical experiment conducted by three astronauts in 1972.

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Pete CONRAD
Skylab 2 Commander

During his 12 years as an astronaut, Pete Conrad flew four important missions in the Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programmes.

Alan BEAN
Skylab 3 Commander

Al Bean became the fourth man to walk on the Moon as LMP for Apollo 12. He then commanded the 59-day Skylab 3 mission.

Owen GARRIOTT
Skylab 3 Science Pilot

One of the first scientists selected to NASA, Garriott spent 21 years as an astronaut, flying on both Skylab and the Space Shuttle.

Ed GIBSON
Skylab 4 Science Pilot

Selected by NASA as a scientist astronaut in 1965, Gibson's only space flight was the record-breaking 84 days of Skylab 4.

Joe KERWIN
Skylab 2 Science Pilot

The first US surgeon to fly in space, Kerwin helped to restore the stricken Skylab to operational status during his 28-day flight.

Jerry CARR
Skylab 4 Commander

Jerry Carr led the all-rookie Skylab 4 crew on their 84-day mission, a US endurance record they retained for over 20 years.

Jack LOUSMA
Skylab 3 Pilot

A potential candidate for an Apollo Moon mission, Lousma instead flew Skylab 3 and later commanded Shuttle flight STS-3.

Bill POGUE
Skylab 4 Pilot

Pogue lost out on a Moon flight after Apollo mission cancellations. Instead, he got all his space flight experience in one go on Skylab 4.

Paul WEITZ
Skylab 2 Pilot

Weitz performed the first EVA associated with space stations, during the Skylab 2 crew's restoration work on the station.

Bob CRIPPEN
SMEAT Commander

After SMEAT, former USAF MOL astronaut Crippen would go on to fly four Space Shuttle missions, including the very first in 1981.

Karol BOBKO
SMEAT Pilot

Also a former USAF MOL astronaut, Bobko later became the first person to fly on three different Space Shuttles.

Bill THORNTON
SMEAT Science Pilot

'Dr Bill' spent most of his career, which included two Shuttle flights, investigating the effects of microgravity on humans.

SKYLAB PROGRAMME
America's First Space Station

Skylab was an extension of the Apollo lunar programme and utilised spare hardware to create the first US space station.

SMEAT: Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test

SMEAT was a 56-day ground simulation of a long duration mission, designed to evaluate crew and equipment for Skylab.

SKYLAB 1: The Skylab Orbital Workshop

From launch mishap in 1973, to hosting three crews, to re-entry in 1979, the Skylab OWS had an eventful six years in Earth orbit.

SKYLAB 2: 28 Days and a Station to Rescue

Despite starting their mission late and having to repair Skylab when they arrived, the Skylab 2 crew had a very productive flight.

SKYLAB 3: 59 Days that Surpassed Pre-flight Targets

Having completed additional repairs to stabilise the station, the Skylab 3 crew set new standards for work accomplished.

SKYLAB 4: A Record-Setting Mission After a Shaky Start

One of the most important early human space flight missions, Skylab 4 returned a vast amount of data over its three months.