1977… that was before any shuttles flew, IIRC. Interesting that they had a CRT display onboard (three of them, they say). Those things are SPO heavy compared to flatscreens of today!
For a long time, I’ve thought that NASA is the apex of what the American ideal could be. The people are smart, reasonable, can-do, and do seem to try hard to recruit and celebrate (as Nichelle says) women and minorities. Maybe my impression is wrong and I’ve been drinking too much NASA kool aid (or would it be Tang?).
