101. Salyut Space Station Mockup.
A revolving orbital map, most likely used on the Salyut space station training mockup. Color map of the world, measures 38˝ long, is affixed to a cloth backing and spreads across two rotating drums, one which is still operational, and housed in a heavy metal frame, to an overall size of 40 x 16.75. Attached to the frame are two sliding plastic indicators used for delineating daylight and nighttime, as well as a detached clear plastic cover, labeled in the upper right, in Russian. Side of frame bears a serial number of 17K-7988-10, and is accompanied by a detached metal arm, which measures 36 inches long. In good condition, with toning and light fading to colors of map, paper loss and small vertical tears along entire bottom of map, some mechanics inoperable, and expected handling wear from use. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)
Complete training-used Sokol III ‘Strizh’ made as a launch and re-entry suit for the Russian ‘Buran’ space shuttle 102. Sokol III Spacesuit. Complete training-
used Sokol III ‘Strizh’ made as a launch and re-entry suit for the Russian ‘Buran’ space shuttle. Suit includes: black leather lace and zipper boots, black leather communications cap, gloves, beige suit, and clear plastic visor. The hoses for the suit are also included. This suit is numbered 12 and was used in training by testing pilot Petrovichev. The ‘Strizh’ (Falcon) spacesuit was developed and tested from 1981–1991, and it was designed to be worn by crew members on board the Buran reusable space shuttle. Two Burans were manufactured and prepared for launch, but after a single unpiloted orbital mission, and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the program was canceled. In fine condition, with expected wear. Very few of these suits were made, with most of them having been destroyed or discarded over time during different tests. RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)
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