SP-400 Skylab, Our First Space Station

Sequence of parasol deployment. (a) Parasol operation from interior of airlock. (b) Parasol at partial extension. (c) Full extension and partial deployment. (d) Fully deployed and retracted for service.

Sequence of parasol deployment. (a) Parasol operation from interior of airlock. (b) Parasol at partial extension. (c) Full extension and partial deployment. (d) Fully deployed and retracted for service.

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