The Economic Times

In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentry

The Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while circling the Earth. Upon their return, they were found to be in better health than their predecessors. However, a circuit breaker malfunction threatened their reentry, but the crew adeptly managed the situation and safely splashed down off the coast of San Diego.