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         Orbiter flight deck: main section 
          of a space shuttle. 
          Altitude control indicator: system that indicates to the astronaut 
          the altitude of the orbiter. 
          Altitude and vertical speed indicator: system that indicate to 
          the astronaut the altitude and speed of the orbiter. 
          Cockpit window: part of the cockpit that lets the astronaut see 
          outside. 
          Air vent: mechanism for ventilating the cockpit. 
          Control level: stick used to steer the orbiter. 
          Electricity distribution console: lighted panel indicating the 
          state of the electric system to astronaut. 
          Fuel piles console: lighted panel indicating the operation of 
          the fuel batteries. 
          Specialists seats: mission specialists seats. 
          Commander's seat: the shuttle commander's seat. 
          Keyboard for on-board computer: system used to access and control 
          the on-board computer. 
          Command console for the repair auxiliary propellants and exterior 
          tank: panel used to control the repair of the auxiliary thrusters 
          and the external tank. 
          Cabin atmosphere control system: system used to regulate the 
          cabin atmosphere. 
          Pilot's seat: pilot's seat. 
          Monitors for on-board computer: system used to control the on-board 
          computer. 
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