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This mechanial printer was used each day to transmit the day's mission plan, called an "Execute Package," from controllers at NASA's Manned Spaceflight Center in Houston to the crew of the Space Shuttle. It is a mechanical, line-at-a-time printer. Although eventually replaced by a thermal printer system, it continuted to be used as a back up.

This teleprinter was installed in the Columbia and flown on several missions, including STS-32, 40, 50, and 55. It was also flown on other Shuttle missions until about 1996.

NASA transferred this printer to the Smithsonian in 1996.

 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-Communications Devices Manufacturer Naval Avionics Center
 Dimensions 3-D: 35.6 x 71.1 x 48.3cm (14 x 28 x 19 in.)
Storage (Rehoused on aluminum pallet): 121.9 × 121.9 × 82.6cm, 120.2kg (48 × 48 × 32 1/2 in., 265lb.)
 Materials Steel, Teflon, cork, Plastic, glass, aluminum, copper, Synthetic Fabric, Foam
elecrical connectors and electronic parts inside
 Inventory Number A19970341000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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