Skylab, Program 4: Gyroscopes in Space (1973)

1973 · Short film · 16 min

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Synopsis

Uses gyroscope demonstrations in the zero-gravity Skylab orbit to explain both the principles and applications of gyroscopes on Earth. The fascinating motion of gyroscopes is useful in everyday life and essential to aviation and space travel.

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16 minutes

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