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This short grounding cable bundle was an accessory for the Sony Handycam SteadyShot video camcorder used with the Thermal Enclosure System-Crystal Observation System (TES-COS) to record protein crystal growth experiments on the Space Shuttle. It prevented static electricity and power spikes.

The technical team who developed the TES-COS gave the entire device, including this cable, to the Museum in 2012 when they ceased flying the equipment.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Dimensions 3-D: 16.5 × 11.4 × 2.5cm (6 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 in.)
Storage: 20.3 × 17.8 × 5.7cm (8 in. × 7 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
 Materials Aluminum
Plastic
Paper
Coating
 Inventory Number A20120287003 Credit Line Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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