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Astronaut Jack Lousma participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield

1973-08-06

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

SL3-115-1833 (6 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, participates in the Aug. 6, 1973, extravehicular activity (EVA) during which he and astronaut Owen K. Garriott, science pilot, deployed the twin pole solar shield to help shade the Orbital Workshop (OWS). Note the striking reflection of the Earth in Lousma?s helmet visor. This photograph was taken with a 70mm hand-held Hasselblad camera. Photo credit: NASA

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  • Title: Astronaut Jack Lousma participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield
  • Date Created: 1973-08-06
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: rlobrie1

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