NASA Photo ID: SL3-117-2109        File Name: 10076230.jpg
Film Type: 35mm                    Date Taken: 08/06/73
Title: Astronaut Owen Garriott participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield
Description:
Scientist-Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, participates
in  the August 6, 1973 extravehicular activity (EVA) during which he and 
Astronaut Jack Lousma, Skylab pilot, deployed the twin pole solar shield to 
help shade the Orbital Workshop (OWS). Note the reflection of the solar 
shield in Garriett's helmet visor.                 

Subject terms:
ASTRONAUTS                              
DEPLOYMENT                              
EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY                 
SHIELDING                               
SKYLAB 3                                
SKYLAB PROGRAM                          
SOLAR ENERGY                            

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