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Title - Alternative
Saturn IB First Stage Fin Bracket Damage
Keywords
Aeronautics, John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA, Saturn IB Rocket,Skylab 4
Photo Description
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. This composite pinpoints location of cracked mounting bracket supporting one of eight first stage stabilization fins of Skylab 4 Saturn IB rocket. Replacement of the defective brackets and original fins paved the way for the launch of Skylab 4 astronauts Gerald P. Carr, Dr. Edward G. Gibson and William R. Pogue to the orbiting space station.
Publication Date
11-14-1973
Format
image/jpeg
Number of Images
2
Side of Image
Front of Image
Publisher
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Original Size
8" x 10"
Identifier
DP0057714-0043a
NASA Photo Number
108-KSC-73P-633; 73H-1116
Photo Credit
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location
John C. Hitt Library
Department
Special Collections & University Archives
Call Number
SC 010
Digital Production Specifications
Digitized by the University of Central Florida Libraries, Digital Initiatives Unit. Jpeg images were derived from no less than 600 dpi tiffs scanned on a Copibook scanner.
Use and Reproduction
This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.
Recommended Citation
"Cracked Stabilization Fin Mounting Bracket on Skylab 4 Saturn IB" (1973). Official NASA Photographs, Vol. 3 - October 2, 1973 – February 14, 1974. 43.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/nasa-photographs-volume-3/43
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Keywords
Aeronautics, John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA, Saturn IB Rocket,Skylab 4