Skylab was launched on May 14, 1973, by a two-stage version of the Saturn V launch vehicle. This unmanned launch was designated as Skylab 1. During the launch, Skylab lost its micrometeorid shield/sun shade and one of the main solar panels. Skylab underwent repairs during a spacewalk by the first crew, which launched on May 25, 1973.
Find out more about the Skylab missions on the dedicated Skylab page on NASA Kennedy Space Center\’s website.
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