From The Archives: Space Shuttle's New Glass Cockpit

The new shuttle orbiter Atlantis glass cockpit has nine Honeywell Multifunctional Electronic Subsystems (MEDS) liquid crystal displays (see page 54). Atlantis is set for launch with the new system in April. The orbiters Columbia, Discovery, and Endeavour will also receive the MEDS upgrade.

Cover image on the issue dated March 6, 2000 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

MEDS Glass Cockpit To Enhance Shuttle Safety

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