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SKYLAB 1 (06633)
COSPAR: 1973-027A | Alt Name: Skylab Orbital Workshop
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06633
International Designator
1973-027A
Decay Date
7/11/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYLAB 1
Alternative Name
Skylab Orbital Workshop
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
36.1
Diameter
6.6
Span
36.1
Dry Mass
32697
Launch Mass
33956
Shape
Cyl + Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skylab I OWS
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-IVB OWS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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