Astronaut Owen Garriott participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield

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Astronaut Owen Garriott participates in EVA to deploy twin pole solar shield

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Scientist-Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, participates in the August 6, 1973 extravehicular activity (EVA) during which he and Astronaut Jack Lousma, Skylab pilot, deployed the twin pole solar shield to help shade the Orbital Workshop (OWS). Note the reflection of the solar shield in Garriett's helmet visor.

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06/08/1973

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Johnson Space Center, 29.56198, -95.09268

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