The Skylab orbital laboratory.

Abstract

The Skylab orbital laboratory is described in terms of spacecraft design features, the experiment programs, and the schedule of planned missions. Attention is given to flight and crew operations, rescue measures, the Multiple Docking Adapter, the Airlock Module, the Workshop, the Apollo Telescope Mount, Saturn V booster, Command and Service Modules, the life support system, thermal and environmental control, electrical power, attitude and pointing control, instrumentation and communications, crew equipment, provisions, and stowage.