Skylab-3 Onboard Photograph - Skylab in Orbit

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES

11.19.2009

Courtesy Photo

NASA

This striking image of Skylab was photographed by Astronaut Jack Lousma (Skylab-3), as the second crew reached the orbiting laboratory over the delta of the mighty Amazon River. Skylab's solar arrays were exposed directly to the Sun's rays. Solar energy was transformed into electrical power for operation of all spacecraft systems. The proper operation of these solar arrays was vital to the mission.

NASA Identifier: MSFC-7045828

• Date Taken: 11.19.2009
• Date Posted: 02.08.2013 12:31
• Photo ID: 847663
• Resolution: 1536x1519
• Size: 522.24 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., US