microtapes

microtape data cartridges

Data cards (TOS 07)

First Appearance	TOS 07 (15 Sep 1966)
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Microtape data cartridges were compact data storage devices, and were commonly used in the late 23rd century.^[1] The cartridges bore a striking similarity to the 3.5" floppy disks developed in the 1980s.^[2]

Notes and References

↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Naked Time". Star Trek, season 1, episode 4 (Production number 07). Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by John D.F. Black. Desilu Productions. 29 September 1966.
↑ Sternbach, Rick Michael Okuda (Authors). Technical Manual. Star Trek: The Next Generation. Book. Pocket Books. 1991.

[TOS07-1] Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Naked Time". Star Trek, season 1, episode 4 (Production number 07). Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by John D.F. Black. Desilu Productions. 29 September 1966.

[TNGTM-2] Sternbach, Rick Michael Okuda (Authors). Technical Manual. Star Trek: The Next Generation. Book. Pocket Books. 1991.

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