National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Past Exhibition
The orbital workshop is the largest component of Skylab, America's first space station. It houses the living quarters, work and storage areas, research equipment, and most of the supplies needed to support a succession of three-man crews. Two complete Skylab space stations were manufactured and equipped for flight, and one was launched into Earth orbit in May 1973. After the Skylab program was canceled as effort shifted to Space Shuttle development, NASA transferred the backup Skylab to the National Air and Space Museum in 1975. On display in the Museum's Space Hall since 1976, the orbital workshop has been slightly modified to permit viewers to walk through the living quarters.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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Object Details
Key Accomplishment(s)
America's First Space Station
Brief Description
The orbital workshop is the largest component of Skylab. It housed living quarters, work and storage areas, research equipment, and supplies needed to support a succession of three-man crews. This is one of two complete Skylab space stations manufactured.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Dimensions
Overall: 48 ft. tall x 21 ft. 7 1/16 in. diameter, 78000 lb. (1463.04 x 658.02cm, 35380.6kg)
Materials
Structure: various metals, primarily aluminum
Alternate Name
Skylab Orbital Workshop
Inventory Number
A19761033000
Credit Line
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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