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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.

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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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Panoramic photo of the Skylab Orbital Workshop Skylab Orbital Workshop Panorama
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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