Object Details
Manufacturer
Grid Systems, Inc.
Summary
This laptop computer was carried aboard at least two early Shuttle flights, STS-35 and STS-36. It was slightly modified from a commercial laptop manufactured by Grid Systems, Inc. Software pre-loaded onto the computer handled basic navigation, time-management, and other tasks for the crew.
The "GRiD" was similar to other commercial laptops, except for its so-called bubble memory instead of a hard disk, and an orange, electro-luminescent display instead of the more common LCDs. NASA felt at the time that both features made it more suitable for a space environment.
Gift of Grid Systems, Inc.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Date
c. 1990's
Inventory Number
A19920062000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose
Materials
Unknown Metal
Plastic
Glass
Synthetic
Paper
Coating
Dimensions
3-D (Open): 38.1 × 29.2 × 21cm, 5kg (1 ft. 3 in. × 11 1/2 in. × 8 1/4 in., 11lb.)
3-D (Closed): 38.1 × 29.2 × 6.3cm, 5kg (1 ft. 3 in. × 11 1/2 in. × 2 1/2 in., 11lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19920062000
