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202672 minGdocumentary

The Case Against Space

202672 minGdocumentary

In December 1973, the crew of Skylab, NASA's first space station, initiated a strike, challenging the agency's working conditions and policies.

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Graeme Arnfield

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In December 1973, the crew of Skylab, NASA's first space station, initiated a strike, challenging the agency's working conditions and policies.

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Graeme Arnfielddirector

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Shortly before Christmas 1973, the crew of Skylab, NASA’s first space station, went on strike.

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