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Vice President Bush with Spacelab Astronauts, Florida, USA, 1982. Creator: NASA
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Vice President Bush with Spacelab Astronauts, Florida, USA, 1982. Creator: NASA
Vice President Bush with Spacelab Astronauts, Florida, USA, 1982. Pictured from the left are astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Vice President George Bush, and Ulf Merbold of West Germany, inside Spacelab in the Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center. This European-built orbital laboratory was formally dedicated on February 5, 1982. Merbold was one of the payload specialists on the first Spacelab flight STS-9, that launched November 28, 1983. Spacelab was a reusable laboratory that allowed scientists to perform various experiments in microgravity while orbiting Earth. Designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and mounted in NASAs Space Shuttle cargo bay, Spacelab flew on missions from 1983 to 1997
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In this photo print, taken in Florida, USA in 1982, we see Vice President George Bush alongside two Spacelab astronauts. The image captures a significant moment in space exploration history as it showcases the dedication ceremony of the European-built orbital laboratory on February 5th, 1982. From left to right, we can identify astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Vice President George Bush, and Ulf Merbold from West Germany inside the Spacelab located at Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Checkout Building. This cutting-edge laboratory allowed scientists to conduct various experiments in microgravity while orbiting Earth. The significance of this event is further highlighted by Ulf Merbold's role as one of the payload specialists on the first-ever Spacelab flight STS-9 that launched on November 28th, 1983. As part of NASA's Space Shuttle program from 1983 to 1997, Spacelab played a crucial role in advancing scientific research and exploration beyond our planet. This photograph not only symbolizes international collaboration but also represents a milestone for American space exploration during the Reagan administration. It serves as a reminder of Vice President George Bush's involvement and support for scientific progress during his tenure. Preserved by NASA and now available through Heritage Images' collection, this image offers us a glimpse into an era marked by groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements that continue to shape our understanding of space today.
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