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Set the controls for the heart of the Sun

Photo: NASA
Photo: NASA

Skylab 3 launched on May 25, 1973, returning to Earth 59 days later. This crew consisted of commander Alan Bean, pilot Jack Lousma, and scientist Owen Garriott, pictured above operating the Apollo Telescope Mount. The crew was successful in deploying a second and more permanent sunshade to protect the station and keep it cool.