TruthfulGnome Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) Ad Scientiam et HumanitatemIntro: For around 3 months I have spent a lot of time researching the Skylab program and procrastinating about what an alternative history of Skylab would've looked like if it went right. This will be my own take based on what I love and dozens of studies, PDFs, concepts, etc from the various space agencies/companies pitched for Skylab, mainly the Reuse Study by McDonnel Douglas and the Power Tower studies by Lockheed. It will focus mainly on Skylab being a S&D station and extended by the Space Shuttle. The thread will contain 1 mission per post containing KSP Screenshots and diagrams.Thanks:@Talverd For his help with certain ideas, pure support, and the main inspiration for all of this and please check out his fantastic "Chasing Dreams" alternative history.@Kuiper_Belt With their Incredible Shuttle Adventures The Beginning. Skylab 1 and Skylab 2 (SLM-1) wait on their respected pads. May 14th 1973.Full Mission List Coming Soon.. Edited May 14 by TruthfulGnome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthfulGnome Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 (edited) Skylab 1 - May 14 1973Part 1After hard work since 1968 Skylab which was originally was named Orbital Workshop (OWS) is finally ready to soar the skies, it is a historical day for NASA and the United States as it marks the last launch of the Saturn V, the first launch of an American space station, and the largest spacecraft ever built. Mans dreams long stays in space are about to become true.Skylab 1 waits on LC-39A with Skylab 2 on LC-39BSkylab 1 prepares for launch.Swing Arm 3 retract.Mark! T-1 Minute and continuing to count.T-24 Seconds, Swing Arm 1 retract! T-16 Swing Arm 2 retract!12.. 11.. 10.. 9.. 8.. We have ignition sequence.. 6.. 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1..We have a liftoff! The Skylab lifting off the pad now!Skylab has cleared the tower!Mark T+18 seconds, pitch and roll program started, Saturn V currently now on flight path T+ Minute, Display data shows stable thrust on all five enginesRoll program complete. AnomalyS-II performing on the spotSkylab Sep. AnomalyPart 2 Coming soon! Edited May 14 by TruthfulGnome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthfulGnome Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Sorry folks I've been busy, part 2 will be up either tomorrow or Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthfulGnome Posted Sunday at 05:43 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:43 AM Skylab 1 - Part 2 "Crippled Station"Skylab flips to 90° for direct alignment with the Sun.ATM deploymentATM deploys her wingsSkylab flips to a 45° angle instead of 90° for better thermal controls.Goodnight Skylab.After multiple anomalies and issues with the launch of Skylab NASA has delayed Skylab 2 until a solution for saving the crippled station with its solar panel deployment and thermal issues can be resolved, until then Skylab will remain in orbit with a 45° angle for better thermals instead of the originally desired 90° angle for solar generation.Sorry folks for taking so long, it has been a super busy week I will try to get Skylab 2 done for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutabaga22 Posted Sunday at 01:18 PM Share Posted Sunday at 01:18 PM This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthfulGnome Posted Sunday at 09:05 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 09:05 PM 7 hours ago, Rutabaga22 said: This is awesome! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucalisIndustries Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago (edited) I cant wait for the next oneeeeeee!!!!!!!! I love SKYLAAAB!! Edited 16 hours ago by LucalisIndustries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutabaga22 Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Skylab is best space station Change my mind (You can't) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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