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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.

Space Science
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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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