Video by Javon Spence and Thomas Webster | Visual Information Directorate-NMLPDC | 05.19.2023
Fifty years ago, on May 25, 1973, Navy flight surgeon Captain Joseph Kerwin made history as the first American physician in space when taking part of the Skylab II mission. From May 25 to June 22, 1973, Kerwin and fellow crewmembers Charles Conrad and Paul Weitz spent a total of 672 hours and 49 minutes aboard the Skylab space station. As the crew’s only physician, Kerwin was also......
Courtesy Video | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 05.25.2011
This edition features a story on Skylab, the first U.S. Space Station, and its crew. Hosted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Liz Vlahos. ...