Searching for Skylab, America's Forgotten Triumph

Synopsis

The first American space station Skylab is found in pieces scattered in Western Australia. Putting these pieces back together and re-tracing the Skylab program back to its very conception reveals the cornerstone of human space exploration.

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• Dwight Steven-BonieckiDirector
• Carl AlessiWriter

Cast

• Joseph P. (Joe) KerwinSelf - Skylab-2 Scientist Pilot (NASA Astronaut)
• Paul J. WeitzSelf - Skylab-2 Pilot (NASA Astronaut)
• Jack R. LousmaSelf - Skylab-3 Pilot (NASA Astronaut)
• Owen GarriottSelf - Skylab-3 Scientist Pilot (NASA Astronaut)
• Gerald P. (Jerry) CarrSelf - Skylab-4 Commander (NASA Astronaut)
• Edward George GibsonSelf - Skylab-4 Scientist Pilot (NASA Astronaut)
• Luboš KohoutekSelf - Astronomer
• Bruce McCandless IISelf - Skylab 2 Backup Crew & AMRV Co-developer (NASA Astronaut)
• Vance D. BrandSelf - Skylab R - Rescue Commander (NASA Astronaut)

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