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Space Shuttle Speed Brake/Thrust Control

Early Space Shuttle Speed Brake/Thrust Controller

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Estimate: $4000+
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Early Space Shuttle Speed Brake/Thrust Controller

Speed Brake/Thrust Control unit manufactured by Honeywell for use in the Space Shuttle program (likely for the Enterprise, based on the date), featuring a lever with a single button on the handle attached to a gray housing unit. The controller measures 8 x 10 x 3 and bears the manufacturer's tag on the bottom, reading: "Speed Brake/Thrust Control, Rockwell Control No. MC621-0043-3221, Hon Aero Control No. CG8033A2, Mfr Part No. CG1073AA03, FSN NATO N/A, Mfr. Code 94580, Serial No. 0002, Date of Manufacture Nov 1975." Includes the JSC parts tag, identifying it as "Class II" hardware. In fine condition.

Provenance: The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center in Prince Frederick, MD.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #569 - Ended October 17, 2019