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During the 1970s-80s, NASA used state-of-the-art computers from the company Modular Computer Systems. These "MODCOMP" systems were used in processing & 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, & so we were able to purchase several used MODCOMP computer boards & carefully extract the microchips so that more people could share & enjoy this artifact. By purchasing one of these chips, you are purchasing a piece of computing & space history. While the look & function of these components may vary, each served critical data to & from some of humankind's most ambitious space exploration projects. Acrylic display capsule included. The pictures shown may not be the exact chip you'll receive. Images: NASA More info is available at: stemcell.eco scientific collectables, science artifacts, science gifts, physics gifts, science museum, science museum gift, natural history museum, stem gifts, science teacher, physics professor, science nerd, science lover Nasa Mission Control Computer Chip
