The SAMS is an acceleration measurement and data acquisition instrument designed to sense, measure, condition, and record low-level accelerations and vibrations; it documents the actual microgravity environment during experiment operations in space. The SAMS consists of a main control unit and as many as three remotely positioned triaxial sensor heads, connected by cables to the main unit. SAMS units have flown on more than 20 Space Shuttle missions (including Spacelab missions), numerous KC-135 flights, and the Russian space station Mir to support microgravity science experiments. Decals such as this are often distributed to project personnel, the media, and the public as a memento.
NASA transferred this decal to the Museum in 2000.
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
MEMORABILIA-Miscellaneous
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 6.5 × 14.6cm (2 9/16 × 5 3/4 in.)
Materials
Plastic (Possible Vinyl)
Paper
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A20000461000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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