De-Orbited· United States of America · Low Earth Orbit

Skylab

Skylab was a United States space station launched and operated by NASA, and occupied for about 24 weeks between May 1973 and February 1974 – the only space station the U.S. has operated exclusively. In 1979 it fell back to Earth amid huge worldwide media attention.

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Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
In orbit since: May 14, 1973
Height: 25.1 m
Width: 17 m
Mass: 77 t
Pressurised volume: 351 m³
Operator: NASA
Type: Government

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De-Orbited· United States of America · Low Earth Orbit

Skylab

Docking Ports

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Facts

Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
In orbit since: May 14, 1973
Height: 25.1 m
Width: 17 m
Mass: 77 t
Pressurised volume: 351 m³
Operator: NASA
Type: Government

Space Launch Now for iOS and Android

Alerts for every launch, docking and landing at Skylab.

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Docking Ports

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Know When Skylab Passes Overhead.