I. SCIENCE FROM ORBIT-AN INTRODUCTION TO SKYLAB.
- 1. An Outpost in Space.
- 2. Operation Above the Earth's Atmosphere.
- 3. Zero-Gravity Environment.
- 4. Broad View of the Earth's Surface.
II. HISTORY OF THE SKYLAB PROGRAM.
III. PROFILE OF THE SKYLAB MISSION.
- 1. Mission Objectives.
- 2. Skylab Elements.
- 3. Mission Plan.
- 4. Rescue Capabilities.
- 5. Crew Activities.
- 6. Crew Training Program.
- 7. Skylab Crew Members.
- 8. Launch Preparations.
IV. SKYLAB DESIGN AND OPERATION.
- 1. Skylab Components.
- a. Orbital Workshop (OWS).
- b. Instrument Unit (IU).
- c. Airlock Module (AM).
- d. Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA).
- e. Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM).
- f. Command and Service Module (CSM).
- g. Integration, Testing, and Quality Assurance.
- 2. Skylab Operational Systems.
- a. Attitude and Pointing Control System.
- b. Environmental Control System.
- c. Data and Communications Systems.
- d. Crew Accommodations.
- e. Electric Power System.
V. RESEARCH PROGRAMS ON SKYLAB.
- l. Space Science Projects.
- a. Solar Studies.
- b. Studies in Stellar Astronomy.
- c. Space Physics Studies.
- 2. Earth Resources Experiment Program.
- a. Photography.
- b. Infrared Observations.
- c. Microwave Studies.
- 3. Life Sciences Projects.
- 4. Space Technology Projects.
- a. Astronaut Tools and Equipment.
- b. Materials Science and Manufacturing in Space.
- c. Zero-Gravity Systems Studies.
- d. Spacecraft Environment.
- 5. Skylab Student Project.
- 6. Postflight Data Evaluation.
VI. GROUND-BASED SUPPORTING PROJECTS.
- l. Ground-Based Astronomy Program.
- 2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Support to ATM.
- 3. Earth Resources Ground Truth Activities.
- 4. Aircraft Underflight Support.
VII. SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK.
VIII. LISTING OF SKYLAB EXPERIMENTS.
IX. RECORD OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHTS (UNOFFICIAL).
X. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
XI. GLOSSARY.
XII. ACRONYMS.
