W E L C O M E to NASA SPACELINK 
 
A Space-Related Informational Database Provided by the NASA Educational Affairs  
 
Division Operated by the Marshall Space Flight Center On a Data General ECLIPSE  
 
MV7800 Minicomputer 
 
 
 
Internet callers may try our new FTP capability (in development).  Username is 
 
anonymous and Password is guest.  Address is 192.149.89.61.  READ README! 
 
 
 
                 Spacelink's phone number is 205-895-0028. 
 
 
 
NOTICE:  We're delighted you called NASA Spacelink.  This service is free. 
 
But, you need to understand that you will be charged by your phone service if 
 
you're calling long distance to our computer in Huntsville, Alabama.  So use it 
 
all you like, but remember, it's your nickel. 
 
 
 
This system is designed for 80 column text display.  On computers that display 
 
fewer than 80 columns, some text may be distorted. 
 
 
 
NASA SPACELINK BACKGROUND 
 
 
 
NASA Spacelink runs on a Data General ECLIPSE MV-7800 minicomputer at the NASA 
 
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.  NASA Spacelink 
 
software was developed and donated to NASA by the Data General Corporation. 
 
The system has a main memory of 14 megabytes (14 million characters), and disk 
 
storage space for 2 gigabytes.  It runs at 300, 1200, 2400 or 9600 baud.  Data 
 
word format is 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.  The system was made 
 
public in February, 1988. 
 
 
 
While NASA understands that people from a wide variety of backgrounds will use 
 
NASA Spacelink, the system is specifically designed for teachers.  Unlike 
 
bulletin board systems, NASA Spacelink does not provide for interaction between 
 
callers.  However, it allows teachers and other callers to leave questions and 
 
comments for NASA. 
 
 
 
NASA Spacelink Main Menu 
 
 
 
1.   Log Off NASA Spacelink 
 
2.   NASA Spacelink Overview 
 
3.   Current NASA News 
 
4.   Aeronautics 
 
5.   Space Exploration: Before the Shuttle 
 
6.   Space Exploration: The Shuttle and Beyond 
 
7.   NASA and its Centers 
 
8.   NASA Educational Services 
 
9.   Classroom Materials 
 
10.  Space Program Spinoffs/Technology Transfer 
10.  Space Program Spinoffs/Technology Transfer