Honeysuckle Creek: The re-entry of Skylab

Many large pieces of Skylab survived re-entry and thudded into the desert between Esperance and Balladonia. Some of the pieces are on display at Esperance Museum, while other large sections can be seen at the Balladonia Roadhouse.

Balladonia

Balladonia Roadhouse, approximately 900km east of Perth, incorporates a small museum – with a piece of Skylab (complete with mock microwave dish) mounted on the roof. Photo: Brian McPherson.

Inside Balladonia Roadhouse. Photo: Brian McPherson.

Esperance Museum

Mike Linney took these photos at Esperance in July 2010.
He was given permission to photograph the items.

Part of the Skylab Display at Esperance Museum. Photo: Mike Linney.

Part of the Skylab Display at Esperance Museum. Orthocorrected version here. Photo: Mike Linney.

Part of the Skylab Display at Esperance Museum. Photo: Mike Linney.