Sunday, February 8, 2026

The Explorers' Club, № MCXL

The Space Race—Astronaut Group 4 (the "Scientists"), Part IV
Owen Kay Garriott (22 November 1930-15 April 2019), rank unknown, U.S. Navy—He flew Skylab 3 (1973) & S.T.S.-9 (Spacelab 1, 1983), the only Skylab Science Pilot to fly on the Space Shuttle; he conducted three E.V.A. during Skylab 3; he held an Extra Class ham radio license & pioneered the use of ham radio from orbit during Spacelab 1; he helped develop the I.S.S.'s Destiny lab module.
Bonus! Space Race Song o' the Day!: The Scientists—Owen Garriott
Elvis Costello & the Attractions, "Radio, Radio" from This Year's Model (Space Cadet Mike Papa DSKY)

The Wayback Machine Tour of Owen Garriott
"The Explorers' Club," № CMLXVII: The 50th Anniversary of Skylab 3, Part I
"The Explorers' Club," № CMLXX: The 50th Anniversary of Skylab 3, Part II
"The Explorers' Club," № CMLXXIII: The 50th Anniversary of Skylab 3, Part III
"The Explorers' Club," № CMLXXXI: The 50th Anniversary of Skylab 3, Part IV
"The Explorers' Club," № CMXCV: The 40th Anniversary of S.T.S.-9, Part I
"The Explorers' Club," № CMXCVII: The 40th Anniversary of S.T.S.-9, Part II
Requiescat in pace.

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