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What was Alan Bean's role on Skylab 3?

  • Science Pilot

  • Commander

  • Flight Engineer

  • Mission Specialist

Answer

Science Pilot Alan Bean was responsible for conducting scientific experiments and operating the Skylab space station's systems during the Skylab 3 mission. He worked alongside Commander Jack Lousma and Pilot Owen Garriott to complete a series of experiments in astronomy, Earth observation, and materials science. Bean's expertise in geology and his experience as a lunar module pilot on Apollo 12 made him an ideal candidate for this role.
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