1. skylab - Noun
2. Skylab - Proper noun
United States space station; in orbit from 1973 to 1979
Source: WordNetAfter the demise of Skylab, NASA focused on the reusable Spacelab module, an orbital workshop that could be deployed with the Space Shuttle and returned to Earth. Source: Internet
Although Skylab did not contain radioactive materials, the State Department warned NASA about the potential diplomatic repercussions of station debris. Source: Internet
Charles S. Harlan, Skylab mission controller In the hours before re-entry, ground controllers adjusted Skylab's orientation to try to minimize the risk of re-entry on a populated area. Source: Internet
Analysis of some debris indicated that the Skylab station had disintegrated 10 miles above the Earth, much lower than expected. Source: Internet
Habitability Cut-away view of Skylab as planned, docked with Apollo CSM A dry workshop simplified plans for the interior of the station. Source: Internet
After rescuing Skylab, the TRS would have remained in orbit for future use. Source: Internet