Windows in Space

[AZgl1800]

Actually,
you could open the window once..

[axrusar]

AHHH!!! I still get the goose bumps when i see astronauts use Thinkpads like mine in the ISS loaded with Linux

https://blogs.nasa.gov/ISS_Science_Blog ... 2014_c.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JQuVVl6.jpg

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/im ... 3fbvkq.jpg

• ThinkPad is the only laptop certified for use on the International Space Station (ISS).
• ThinkPads have been used aboard the International Space Station since 1998.
• ThinkPads have been on every NASA Shuttle space flight since 1995, when the ThinkPad 755 blasted off with the crew.
• ThinkPad laptops are used by all the major world space agencies (e.g., JAXA, ESA) thanks to their partnership with NASA.
• Some tests ThinkPads have to pass before they lift off: radiation testing, off-gas testing, thermal testing, fire & fire suppression.
• Number of ThinkPads aboard the International Space Station: more than 60.
• Number of NASA shuttle flights that have lifted off with ThinkPads aboard: more than 50.

[MikeNovember]

Hi,

Same thing in a submarine: you can't open windows. Mostly used OS is Redhat.

Hardware is specific: hundreds of boards in hardened cabinets.

Software can have several millions lines of code.

And you can find some laptops...

Regards,

MN