NASA Space Shuttle Low-Pressure Gauge | Authentic 1980s Heise Instrument | Space Exploration Artifact
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: United States (Newtown, Connecticut)
Material: Metal and industrial gauge components
Period: Space Shuttle Era, mid-1980s
Description
This authentic NASA Space Shuttle low-pressure gauge was a vital component of the Space Shuttle Program’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Manufactured by Heise in Newtown, Connecticut, it was used to monitor hydraulic, fuel, and environmental control pressures during pre-launch diagnostics. Marked “Property of NASA U.S. Government,” this instrument directly contributed to maintaining system integrity and crew safety before takeoff—making it a genuine artifact of American space exploration.
Features
- Marked “Property of NASA U.S. Government,” confirming verified official use
- Retains original NASA calibration sticker, certifying accuracy testing
- Service sticker dated 11/24/86, placing it within mid-1980s shuttle missions
- Heise Model C, designed for precise low-pressure readings in launch operations
Cultural Significance
Ground support equipment such as this gauge played a critical role in the success of the Space Shuttle Program, ensuring all pressure systems operated within NASA’s exacting standards. It exemplifies 1980s aerospace innovation, precision engineering, and human ingenuity—a rare relic of an era that defined modern spaceflight history. Collectors and institutions alike value such authentic NASA instruments as museum-quality artifacts representing the technological triumphs of the United States’ Golden Age of Space Exploration.
Condition
Excellent preservation with original NASA labels and calibration marks intact. Minor surface wear consistent with authentic aerospace use, reinforcing its provenance and historic integrity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 13.5 in
Age
Circa 1980s
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Read More About Space Flight in the 1980's From NASA: The 1980s: All Eyes Focus on Space Shuttle
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Description
Historical Context & Origin
Region: United States (Newtown, Connecticut)
Material: Metal and industrial gauge components
Period: Space Shuttle Era, mid-1980s
Description
This authentic NASA Space Shuttle low-pressure gauge was a vital component of the Space Shuttle Program’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Manufactured by Heise in Newtown, Connecticut, it was used to monitor hydraulic, fuel, and environmental control pressures during pre-launch diagnostics. Marked “Property of NASA U.S. Government,” this instrument directly contributed to maintaining system integrity and crew safety before takeoff—making it a genuine artifact of American space exploration.
Features
- Marked “Property of NASA U.S. Government,” confirming verified official use
- Retains original NASA calibration sticker, certifying accuracy testing
- Service sticker dated 11/24/86, placing it within mid-1980s shuttle missions
- Heise Model C, designed for precise low-pressure readings in launch operations
Cultural Significance
Ground support equipment such as this gauge played a critical role in the success of the Space Shuttle Program, ensuring all pressure systems operated within NASA’s exacting standards. It exemplifies 1980s aerospace innovation, precision engineering, and human ingenuity—a rare relic of an era that defined modern spaceflight history. Collectors and institutions alike value such authentic NASA instruments as museum-quality artifacts representing the technological triumphs of the United States’ Golden Age of Space Exploration.
Condition
Excellent preservation with original NASA labels and calibration marks intact. Minor surface wear consistent with authentic aerospace use, reinforcing its provenance and historic integrity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 13.5 in
Age
Circa 1980s
Explore More
Read More About Space Flight in the 1980's From NASA: The 1980s: All Eyes Focus on Space Shuttle
View All The Space Shuttles at Nasa: Space Shuttle Program
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