DSKY (Display and Keyboard)

The DSKY (Display and Keyboard) was the main interface used to operate the Apollo spacecraft’s guidance computer. It allowed astronauts to input commands and receive data through a keypad, and see information on numeric displays. Think of it as a specialized computer console that facilitated communication between the astronaut and the spacecraft’s navigation and control systems. The DSKY enabled precise control and monitoring of the spacecraft’s systems during critical missions, making it a vital tool for safe and successful lunar landings and moonwalks.