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
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