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This device was part of the avionics for the Space Shuttle Orbital Vehicle-102. It was flown in space on the STS-9 mission. The device was transferred from NASA in 2014. Using a crystal oscillator, it proveded a stable and accurate time reference for all other Orbiter operations.

 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-Electronics Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
 Dimensions 3-D (Metal unit): 40 x 29.5 x 18.1cm (15 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
3-D (3-ring binder): 29.2 x 7 x 21cm (11 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
 Materials Non-Magnetic Metal
Aluminum
Paint
Gold
Electronics
Steel
Ink
 Inventory Number A20181664000 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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