NASA Photo ID: S72-53094           File Name: 10076306.jpg
Film Type: 4x5                     Date Taken: 02/01/73
Title: Emblem for the third manned Skylab mission - Skylab 4
Description:
This is the emblem for the third manned Skylab mission. It will be a
mission  of up to 56 days. The symbols in the patch refer to the three
major areas of  investigation proposed in the mission. The tree represents
man's natural  environment and relates directly to the Skylab mission
objectives of  advancing the study of Earth resources. The hydrogen atom,
as the basic  building block of the universe, represents man's exploration
of the physical  world, his application of knowledge, and his development
of technology. Since  the Sun is composed primarily of hydrogen, it is
appropriate that the symbol  refers to the solar physics mission
objectives. The human silhouette  represents mankind and the human capacity
to direct technology with a wisdom  tempered by regard for his natural
environment. It also directly relates to  the Skylab medical studies of man
himself. The rainbow, adopted from the  Biblical story of the flood,
symbolizes the promise that is offered man. It  embraces man and extends to
the tree and the hydrogen atom emphasizing man's  pivotal role in the
conciliation of technology with nature.       

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INSIGNIAS                               
LOGO                                    
SKYLAB 4                                
SKYLAB PROGRAM                          

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