NASA Photo ID: S73-26394           File Name: 10076084.jpg
Film Type: 120mm                   Date Taken: 05/23/73
Title: Dr. Christopher Kraft looks over packaged "parasol" in bldg 10
Description:
Dr. Christopher C. Kraft J. (left), JSC Director, and George A Post, JSC 
Crew Systems Division, look over the packaged "parasol" during fabrication 
and checkout of the umbrella-like mechanical device in the Technical 
Services shop in bldg 10 at JSC. The "parasol" is designed to fit into the 
T027 experiment photometer canister. The canopy portion of the "parasol" 
measures 24 feet by 22 feet. The "parasol" is one of several sunscreen 
possibilities being considered for use in shading the overheated Skylab 1 
Orbital Workshop.              
Subject terms:
CONSTRUCTION                            
FACILITIES                              
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER                    
PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS                    
PROTECTION                              
SKYLAB 2                                
SKYLAB PROGRAM                          
SUN                                     
TEXAS                                   

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