Searching for Skylab
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The only feature length film about America's first space station.
Celebrating #Skylab #NASA #spaceflight
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Celebrating #Skylab #NASA #spaceflight
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/searchingforskylab
No AI generated content.
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
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
Remembering and saluting the crew of Columbia, STS-107, who perished on this day in 2001.
February 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Remembering and saluting the crew of Columbia, STS-107, who perished on this day in 2001.
Printer paper woes ala 1974 in space, and Story hysterics. It was a fun day. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Printer paper woes ala 1974 in space, and Story hysterics. It was a fun day. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Commander Carr was asked about their accomplishments on the mission, and he had words #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Busy day for Skylabbers, but at least some people get to relax! Robert Crippen Show. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Today - name is truly an omen? Funny news read to the crew by Hank Hartsfield. #Skylab #SkylabOTD
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Today - name is truly an omen? Funny news read to the crew by Hank Hartsfield. #Skylab #SkylabOTD
We remember the crew of the Challenger on thee 40th anniversary of the disaster.
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We remember the crew of the Challenger on thee 40th anniversary of the disaster.
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
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
Remembering the Apollo 1 astronauts on the anniversary of their passing during the Apollo 1 pad fire incident.
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Remembering the Apollo 1 astronauts on the anniversary of their passing during the Apollo 1 pad fire incident.
Ed's solar observations were punctuated by Bob Crippen's ribbing about his book, "The Quiet Sun" #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As the mission got longer, the humor got worse - or possibly better. You'll be the judge! #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylabbers had a feelin' coming over them this morning, we think. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Skylabbers had a feelin' coming over them this morning, we think. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Skylab's attitude control system was suspect, but Commander Carr apparently had a backup plan for moving the station about. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It was Pilot Bill Pogue's birthday, and he got a special taped greeting from the family! #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
We remember Skylab 4's Bill Pogue on his birthday.
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We remember Skylab 4's Bill Pogue on his birthday.
Ed Gibson finally got the big solar flare he hoped for...an X-rated one? We want to learn more #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
With the mission slowly inching towards the end, the crew was in high hopes for a solar spectacular. With some ribbing. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
Happy Buzzday, the legend that is Buzz Aldrin!
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Happy Buzzday, the legend that is Buzz Aldrin!
Fun and games with the Robert Crippen Show, plus the mystery of Ed Gibson's bedroom. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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
January 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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
S4's Ed Gibson wrote a textbook about the Sun before he flew to space to study it from that unique viewpoint - and seems like he got a review! We also have a link for you to the book: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19...
January 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
S4's Ed Gibson wrote a textbook about the Sun before he flew to space to study it from that unique viewpoint - and seems like he got a review! We also have a link for you to the book: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19...
Skylab's orbit varied and sometimes they received more sunlight than usually, leading to...fun and games. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Skylab's orbit varied and sometimes they received more sunlight than usually, leading to...fun and games. #Skylab50 #SkylabOTD