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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