NASA Mission Control Computer Artifacts
NASA Mission Control Computer Artifacts
Verified AuthenticItem #054
During the 1970s–80s, NASA used state-of-the-art computers from the company Modular Computer Systems. These "MODCOMP" systems were used in processing and controlling the telemetry of many space projects including the Voyager probes, Skylab, as well as the early Space Shuttle launches.
NASA has obviously upgraded their systems since, and so we were able to purchase several used MODCOMP computer boards and carefully extract the microchips so that more people could share and enjoy this artifact.
By purchasing one of these chips, you are purchasing a piece of computing and space history. While the look and function of these components may vary, each served critical data to and from some of humankind's most ambitious space exploration projects.
Acrylic display capsule included for chips.
The pictures shown may not be the exact chip you'll receive.
Images: NASA
- Research Card
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Acrylic Display Case
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Online References
- Official NASA press release announcing MODCOMP partnership (pdf, page 84)
- NASA Technical Reports of MODCOMP validation tests
- Computing in Spaceflight - A detailed history of this era of NASA computers
- Book by Marshall William McMurran, "NASA Control Computers" (chapter 6), section on MODCOMP
- Similar computers found in someone's garage
Great piece, as described. Team is great if any issues arise with shipping. Do recommend!
This is one of the coolest things I have ever purchased and such an awesome piece of history
Really happy with the order and delivery and packaging!
Purchased as a gift for my space nerd spouse. They loved it. Very unique!
My item arrived on time and was exactly as described! I would absolutely recommend the seller and their shop!
Exactly as advertised. You should have white holders for black chips. Happy with the purchase.
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