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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:space_station
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gptkbp:capacity
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3,200 cubic feet
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gptkbp:collaboration
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limited
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gptkbp:collaborations
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with universities
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gptkbp:communication_system
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radio and video
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:12
extensive
via Apollo spacecraft
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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gptkb:3
up to 84 days
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gptkbp:crew_health_studies
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conducted
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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telemetry
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gptkbp:debut
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part of Apollo program
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gptkbp:design
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modular
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gptkbp:discovery_year
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July 11, 1979
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:1979
up to 6 months
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Skylab_4
gptkb:Skylab_2
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gptkbp:height
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18.5 feet
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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influenced future space stations
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first American space station
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Skylab Orbital Workshop
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:International_Space_Station
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gptkbp:launch_date
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May 14, 1973
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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about 24,000 kg
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Saturn_V
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:length
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110.5 feet
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gptkbp:mass
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77,000 pounds
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:3
multiple
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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gptkb:first_U._S._space_station
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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approximately 435 km
controlled by ground control
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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50 degrees
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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about 90 minutes
eventual
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_use
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gptkb:scientific_research
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous
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gptkbp:recovery_method
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:recreation
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limited
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gptkbp:research
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over 300
valuable for future missions
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gptkbp:research_areas
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biomedical, materials science, astronomy
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gptkbp:research_focus
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solar physics
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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understanding microgravity effects
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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multiple
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gptkbp:solar_observatory
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yes
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gptkbp:spacecraft
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cylindrical
paved the way for future space exploration
multiple docking ports
modified Apollo spacecraft
orbital workshop
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gptkbp:speed
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uncontrolled
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gptkbp:stations
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yes
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mir
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gptkbp:width
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24.4 feet
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Project_Skylab
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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