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Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc
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Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc
This TELEX E-6B dead reckoning computer belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride. It is a circular slide rule used in aviation for calculating factors such as fuel burn, wind correction, ground speed, and estimated time of arrival. As a mission specialist astronaut, Ride was not responsible for piloting the space shuttle, but as part of her training she was expected to spend fifteen hours a month aloft in the backseat of a T-38 jet. These flights allowed Ride to practice navigation and communication procedures while also being conditioned for high-performance flight. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when she flew on the STS-7 shuttle mission in 1983
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of aviation history - the Dead Reckoning Computer owned by the esteemed Dr. Sally K. Ride. Created by Telex Communications Inc, this TELEX E-6B circular slide rule played a crucial role in calculating various factors essential for flight navigation. Primarily used in aviation, this ingenious device enabled pilots to determine fuel burn, wind correction, ground speed, and estimated time of arrival with precision and efficiency. While Dr. Sally Ride was not responsible for piloting the space shuttle during her tenure as a mission specialist astronaut, she dedicated fifteen hours each month to honing her navigation and communication skills while soaring through the skies in a T-38 jet. In 1983, Dr. Sally Ride etched her name into history as she became the first American woman to venture into space on the STS-7 shuttle mission. This dead reckoning computer served as an invaluable tool throughout her training journey towards achieving this groundbreaking feat. Displayed at the National Air and Space Museum in America's capital city, this aluminum and plastic navigational instrument symbolizes both technological advancements of its time and Dr. Ride's pioneering spirit within the realm of space exploration. As we admire this artifact from our past century, let us celebrate not only its significance but also pay tribute to an extraordinary woman who defied boundaries and inspired generations with her unwavering determination to reach for the stars.
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