3-D: 57.8 x 26 x 24.4cm (22 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Electronics
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This device was part of the inertial measurement unit for the Space Shuttle orbiter. It provided a stable platform for the Shuttle's guidance, navigation, and control, using a set of high-precision gyroscopes and accelerometers. It uses a system of four gimbals to maintain a fixed position in space regardless of any movements of the Orbiter. It is probably flown hardware. The device was transfered from NASA in 2014.
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center
