Three astronauts took off from Earth July 28, 1973 on the second manned mission to Skylab. Commander Alan Bean, Jack R. Lousma and Oklahoman Owen K. Garriott returned on September 25, after just over 59 days and 11 hours in space.
The astronauts conducted medical experiments on themselves, since at this point, it would be the longest stay in space, almost 2 months. Skylab 3 astronauts performed biological experiments, such as the effect of microgravity on mice, fruit flies and single cells. Student experiments conducted on board included studying X-rays from Jupiter, spider web formation and neutron analysis.
The astronauts conducted an extra-vehicular activity (EVA) to install a sunshade to keep the station cool and as a solution for the destruction of the micrometeoroid shield during Skylab's launch.
Enid native Owen Garriott operates the Apollo Telescope Mount.
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