On this day in history, May 14, 1973, Skylab, the first US space station, is launched
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Skylab, America's first space station, was launched into orbit on this day in history in 1973. The space station was damaged during liftoff, but the astronauts repaired it.
This marked the last time the Saturn V rocket was used in spaceflight, according to Space.com. The ISS is a partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries that contributed different parts for it. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
The launch of the space station was not without complications.
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