This is one of the principal consoles at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, which was used to manage the launch of the Space Shuttle. Several rows of similar consoles were arrayed in the firing room at the Center. NASA engineers monitored the status of critical Shuttle functions before allowing a launch to proceed.
NASA transferred it to the Museum in 2012.
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-Ground Control Apparatus
Manufacturer
Martin Marietta
Dimensions
3-D (Console): 132.7 × 121.9 × 116.2cm, 119.3kg (4 ft. 4 1/4 in. × 4 ft. × 3 ft. 9 3/4 in., 263lb.)
3-D (Aluminum Pallet Storage): 152.4 × 146 × 144.8cm, 175.1kg (5 ft. × 4 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 4 ft. 9 in., 386lb.)
Materials
Iron Alloy
Aluminum
Non-Magnetic Metal
Plastic
Rubber
Foam
Paper
Ink
Graphite
Adhesive Tape
Adhesive
Velcro
Paint
Inventory Number
A20181684000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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