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Early Shuttle missions carried a laptop computer made by Grid Systems, Inc. The Grid was chosen because of its rugged metal case and its use of a solid state memory instead of a rotating disk. Software developed for the Grid included a graphic that displayed the Orbiter's position in space at any given time, relative to the Earth and to the line of daylight/darkness.

This is an unflown model identical to those flown on early Shuttle missions.

 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 INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management Manufacturer Grid Systems, Inc. Dimensions 3-D: 38.1 x 5.7 x 29.8cm (15 x 2 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
 Materials Magnesium alloy, steel, plastic, paint, gold plating, glass
Solid State electronics inside. Glass "Electroluminescent" display.
 Inventory Number A19890006000 Credit Line Gift of the Grid System Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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