Shayler, David J.
Skylab: America's Space Station (Springer-Praxis Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852334079
- author:
- Shayler, David J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 375
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Physics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Skylab America's Space Station The Skylab space station was a groundbreaking American space station launched in 1973, marking a significant milestone in space endurance. Over the next two years, three teams of astronauts spent extended periods aboard the station, setting a new record for the longest continuous spaceflight. This book chronicles the evolution of Skylab, from its infrastructure on the ground to the three manned missions that took place between 1973 and 1974. The author, David Shayler, provides a detailed account of the station's achievements, the lessons learned from the missions, and the lasting legacy of Skylab, which paved the way for future space exploration, including the creation of the International Space Station.
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