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MASS
Students distinguish between weight and mass. They examine how in oscillations of a mass against an elastic spring--in the absence of gravity, or in horizontal motion--the length of the oscillation period is proportional to the square...
NASA
Nasa: Project Skylab
This site has links to many resources about Project Skylab. Detailed information, articles, videos, and images are available here.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Space Travel (Level 2)
This site has the history of space travel. Includes President Kennedy's speeches on the Apollo program that can be downloaded. Many graphics, and a very complete history of space travel with links to more detailed information.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Space Stations
This site provides a description of what a space station is and what it is used for. There are also brief descriptions of Mir and Skylab.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Skylab (Level 2)
This site has a description of Skylab, its history and what it was used for. Includes glossary, graphics, and printable version.
Other
The Space Race
Although the space race was originally a competition between two Cold War foes,it ultimately resulted in many benefits for the people of the Earth. Find information on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, and Soviet space programs,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Life of an Astronaut
Astronaut Jerry Carr knows space. As commander of Skylab, he spent over 2000 hours in space, orbiting the Earth over 1000 times. Recounting his life story, Carr remembers the enchanting years he spent at NASA. [4:52]
Other
Space Exploration: History
Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: Skylab: America's First Space Station
Here you can read about the history and goals for the Skylab mission.
NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center: The Skylab Space Station
On this website you can find pictures of Skylab missions 2,3, and 4.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: Skylab Operations Summary
This article has a summary of the Skylab mission, including specs on many aspects of the mission.
NASA
Kennedy Space Center: The Flights: Skylab
Here you can find information about each of the four Skylab missions from 1973-74.
Curated OER
The Skylab Space Station
Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.
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Skylab Cutaway Artist Concept
Here is an article explaining how the Skylab idea and program came about.