These consoles contain several electronic data displays from the firing room at the NASA Kennedy Space Center. They were used to manage the launch the Space Shuttle. In that room, several rows of similar consoles were staffed to monitor critical parameters before a launch. This station monitored parameters of the Shuttle's liquid oxygen tank. Controllers seated at these stations communicated with a headset and telephone connection.
NASA transferred this unit 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
Zero Corporation
Dimensions
3-D (Console): 144.8 × 134 × 140.3cm, 211.8kg (4 ft. 9 in. × 4 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 4 ft. 7 1/4 in., 467lb.)
3-D (Aluminum Pallet Storage): 153 × 152.4 × 165.1cm, 269kg (5 ft. 1/4 in. × 5 ft. × 5 ft. 5 in., 593lb.)
Materials
HAZ MAT: Cadmium
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Steel
Iron Alloy
Paint
Plastic
Glass
Ink
Rubber
Adhesive Stickers
Electronic Wiring
Adhesive Tape
[Previously Entered] Frame: Sheet metal. Components: various electronics
Inventory Number
A20181685000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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