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In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabric

Discover the remarkable story of how NASA engineered a giant parasol using fishing rods to save Skylab from overheating after it lost its heat shield shortly after launch in 1973.

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sabato 22 agosto 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
In 1973, Skylab lost its heat shield and reached 130°F; NASA cooled the station with a parasol built from fishing rods and foil-like fabric
Discover the remarkable story of how NASA engineered a giant parasol using fishing rods to save Skylab from overheating after it lost its heat shield shortly after launch in 1973.