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Skylab

NASA / MSFC · 1973-01-01 · photograph (digital archive)

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This striking image of Skylab was photographed by Astronaut Jack Lousma (Skylab-3), as the second crew reached the orbiting laboratory over the delta of the mighty Amazon River. Skylab's solar arrays were exposed directly to the Sun's rays. Solar energy was transformed into electrical power for operation of all spacecraft systems. The proper operation of these solar arrays was vital to the mission.

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Skylab-3Onboard PhotographSolar ArraysAmazon River
Credit lineSkylab. NASA/MSFC, 1973-01-01. Public domain. ID: 7045828.
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