Skylab 3 | RARE NASA 1973 Lousma Garriott Inspect Solar Sail Marshall Photo for Sale

Skylab 3 | RARE NASA 1973 Lousma Garriott Inspect Solar Sail Marshall Photo For Sale

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Skylab 3 | RARE NASA 1973 Lousma Garriott Inspect Solar Sail Marshall Photo:
$49.00

An original 10x8" vintage TYPE 1 photo from a large collection of original, official NASA mission photographs from the estate of NASA's Clark C. McClelland (1936-2021).

McClelland worked as an ScO ("Ground Astronaut") on hundreds of manned and unmanned U.S. space missions during his 34 years (1958-1992) with NASA at Cape Canaveral in Florida and was a member of the Mercury, Gemini, Skylab, and Apollo teams. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

Astronauts Jack R. Lousma and Dr. Owen K. Garriott are seen inspecting a part of the "twin-pole" solar sail at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. Standing beside them is Jim Spawn from the center, demonstrating the equipment. This image captures their training session in preparation for the Skylab SL-3 mission in June 1973.

Jack Lousma and Owen Garriott were part of the Skylab 3 mission, a significant NASA project following the Apollo moon landings. The "twin-pole" solar sail was critical for maintaining the temperature control of the Skylab space station, showcasing advancements in space technology of the time. Skylab provided insights into long-duration spaceflight and set a precedent for future space stations.

Text Present

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20546

FOR RELEASE: June 22, 1973
PHOTO NO. 73-H-642

MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, ALA. — Two members of the second Skylab crew (SL-3), Jack R. Lousma, left, and Dr. Owen K. Garriott, center, inspect a part of the "twin-pole" solar sail at the NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center.

Condition: Good to excellent vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling from age.