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Because their where plans for a new space station ( MIRR and years later also the ISS). Because Skylab becameunusefull they sended towards the atmosphere of the earth to burn up their.

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When did the first American space station fall to earth?

The first American space station, Skylab, fell to earth in 1979.


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Skylab was the name of a specific NASA program and mission. It fell back to Earth and burned up in the atmosphere. However, if by skylab you mean a laboratory in space, the International Space Station has three laboratories.


It fell out of orbit in 1979?

Skylab fell out of orbit in 1979.


Is the Skylab an artificial or natural satellite?

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What was the time and date during skylab fall on earth?

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Why was Skylab abandoned?

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When did the Skylab space mission return to earth?

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What years did Skylab start and end?

Skylab was launched on the14th May 1973 and re-entered Earth's atmosphere on the 11th July 1979.


Is the skylab the space station?

Skylab was a space station that orbited the Earth from 1973 to 1979. It is not the same as the International Space Station which is currently in operation.


When was the Skylab Space Station launched?

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