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Skylab and Earth Limb
An overhead view of the Skylab Orbital Workshop in Earth orbit as photographed from the Skylab 4 Command and Service Modules (CSM) during the final fly-around by the CSM before returning home. The space station is contrasted against the pale blue Earth. During launch on May 14, 1973, some 63 seconds into flight, the micrometeor shield on the Orbital Workshop (OWS) experienced a failure that caused it to be caught up in the supersonic air flow during ascent. This ripped the shield from the OWS and damaged the tie downs that secured one of the solar array systems. Complete loss of one of the solar arrays happened at 593 seconds when the exhaust plume from the S-IIs separation rockets impacted the partially deployed solar array system. Without the micrometeoroid shield that was to protect against solar heating as well, temperatures inside the OWS rose to 126 degrees fahrenheit. The gold " parasol" clearly visible in the photo, was designed to replace the missing micrometeoroid shield, protecting the workshop against solar heating. The replacement solar shield was deployed by the Skylab I crew. This enabled the Skylab Orbital Workshop to fulfill all its mission objects serving as home to additional crews before being deorbited in 1978
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Media ID 635344
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Apollo Command Service Module Skylab Solar Solar Array
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of space with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Skylab Orbital Workshop suspended in Earth's orbit, as captured by the Skylab 4 Command and Service Module during their final fly-around before re-entry. Witness the breathtaking view of Skylab against the backdrop of the Earth limb, a testament to human achievement and the wonders of the universe. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints bring the wonder of space into your home, making every day an adventure. Order yours today and let the cosmos inspire you.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring Skylab Orbital Workshop floating gracefully in Earth's orbit, as captured by the Skylab 4 Command and Service Modules during their final fly-around before returning home. Against the backdrop of a pale blue Earth, this image highlights both the beauty and challenges faced by this pioneering space station. The journey of Skylab was not without its setbacks. Just seconds into its launch on May 14,1973, a failure in the micrometeor shield caused it to be torn away from the Orbital Workshop. This unfortunate incident also damaged one of the solar array systems that were crucial for powering the station. As time passed, another setback occurred when exhaust plume from separation rockets impacted and destroyed a partially deployed solar array system. However, ingenuity prevailed as astronauts aboard Skylab I devised an innovative solution to protect against solar heating: a golden "parasol" seen clearly in this photograph. Deployed successfully, this replacement solar shield allowed temperatures inside the workshop to stabilize at manageable levels after reaching scorching heights of 126 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite these challenges, Skylab fulfilled all its mission objectives flawlessly while serving as home to multiple crews until its eventual deorbiting in 1978. This iconic image serves as a testament to human resilience and determination in conquering adversities encountered beyond our planet's atmosphere.
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