This is a demonstration unit of a rechargeable pacemaker developed at the Johns Hopkins University under grants from several Federal agencies, including NASA. The unit includes micro-miniaturized electronics and rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries among other technologies that were refined during the first decades of spaceflight. These technologies were essential for developing sophisticated scientific packages for space and NASA actively sought out companies that would apply the hardware and skills to Earth applications.
Pacesetter Systems, Inc. donated this unit to the Museum in 1976.
Display Status
This object is on display in Space Science at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Medical
Designer
Alfred Mann, USA
Manufacturer
Pacesetter Systems, Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 x 0.6 x 2.5cm (1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1 in.)
Materials
Stainless steel casing with aluminum parts and wires and plastic components
Inventory Number
A19761847000
Credit Line
Gift of Pacesetter Systems, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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