Object Details
Manufacturer
Grid Systems, Inc.
Summary
Early Shuttle missions carried a laptop computer made by Grid Systems, Inc. The Grid was chosen because of its rugged metal case and its use of a solid state memory instead of a rotating disk. Software developed for the Grid included a graphic that displayed the Orbiter's position in space at any given time, relative to the Earth and to the line of daylight/darkness.
This is an unflown model identical to those flown on early Shuttle missions.
Credit Line
Gift of the Grid System Corporation
Inventory Number
A19890006000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management
Materials
Magnesium alloy, steel, plastic, paint, gold plating, glass
Solid State electronics inside. Glass "Electroluminescent" display.
Dimensions
3-D (Closed): 38.1 × 29.8 × 5.7cm (1 ft. 3 in. × 11 3/4 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
3-D (Open): 38.1 × 29.8 × 24.1cm (1 ft. 3 in. × 11 3/4 in. × 9 1/2 in.)
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_A19890006000