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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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Apollo Command Service Module Skylab Solar Solar Array
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Explore the wonders of space with our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards featuring the breathtaking image of Skylab and Earth Limb. This unique design showcases an overhead view of the Skylab Orbital Workshop in Earth orbit, captured from the Skylab 4 Command and Service Modules during their final fly-around before returning home. Send this card to inspire awe and wonder, making any occasion a celestial celebration. Perfect for space enthusiasts, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day. Experience the beauty of space with every card in the Media Storehouse Greetings Card range.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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