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Skylab Aims at Missile Launch Photo Mission
Skylab 3 astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson will photograph a Minuteman missile launch and ascent from Vandenberg, a 150 mile altitude test near Eniwetok. The 26th day of an 84 day flight includes sun and comet Kohoutek observations and several medical experiments.
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Space Center, Houston
Gerald P. Carr
William R. Pogue
Edward G. Gibson
Mission Control
Kohoutek
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Earth
Pacific
Department of Defense
Eniwetok Atoll
Western Pacific
Central Pacific