With the code "AM112" sent to Skylab's command system via radio, the final systems were turned off and Skylab became an orbiting hulk on 2.10., waiting for possible reactivation. She would wait until 1978. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylab's controllers on Earth continued to examine the orbiting space station's systems remotely, including some tests that were deemed too risky to do with the crew still onboard. New information was still gathered. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
On Skylab today - the mystery of the Night Flasher, and the bounds of reality are slowly coming in close. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
The Skylabbers were looking for rope to tie down items in their capsule for the return home, and precdictably, things got out of hand. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Slapstick humor on Skylab today! Why does Bill get to do the job of chilling with his eyes closed? #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Ed Gibson recalled the early history of Skylab, with musings that the S020 X-ray photography experiment was defined back in the days of AAP - Apollo Applications Program. Scientists working on S020 had to wait a long time for their results. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Colorful language about the upcoming flight plan changes plus apparently a new low in the quality of humor, courtesies of Bruce McCandless II. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Commander Carr was asked about their accomplishments on the mission, and he had words #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Busy day for Skylabbers, but at least some people get to relax! Robert Crippen Show. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
One of the more unusual experiments on Skylab had the crew rest blindfolded and wait to see if they could see 'stars' flying through their eyes. All in the name of science! #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Ed's solar observations were punctuated by Bob Crippen's ribbing about his book, "The Quiet Sun" #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
As the mission got longer, the humor got worse - or possibly better. You'll be the judge! #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylab's attitude control system was suspect, but Commander Carr apparently had a backup plan for moving the station about. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
It was Pilot Bill Pogue's birthday, and he got a special taped greeting from the family! #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Ed Gibson finally got the big solar flare he hoped for...an X-rated one? We want to learn more #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
With the mission slowly inching towards the end, the crew was in high hopes for a solar spectacular. With some ribbing. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Fun and games with the Robert Crippen Show, plus the mystery of Ed Gibson's bedroom. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
With a Marine, an Air Force officer, and a civilian onboard (Plus naval aviator Crippen on the radio) , interservice rivalry could take fun turns. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylab's orbit varied and sometimes they received more sunlight than usually, leading to...fun and games. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylab solar observations were full of waiting, and some spectacular results - and some wonderfully bad humor. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
