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#TBT: Third Crewed SkyLab Mission

In January 1974, William Pogue, pilot of the third manned Skylab mission, snapped a picture of crewmates Jerry Carr and Ed Gibson on the other end of the orbital workshop. Launched on board a modified Saturn V on May 14, 1973, Skylab served as a precursor to the International Space Station.

 

For more fun throwbacks, check out Marshall's History Album by clicking here.

 

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#TBT: Third Crewed SkyLab Mission

In January 1974, William Pogue, pilot of the third manned Skylab mission, snapped a picture of crewmates Jerry Carr and Ed Gibson on the other end of the orbital workshop. Launched on board a modified Saturn V on May 14, 1973, Skylab served as a precursor to the International Space Station.

 

For more fun throwbacks, check out Marshall's History Album by clicking here.

 

NASA Media Usage Guidelines

15,085 views
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Uploaded on January 5, 2017
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