ISS-17 FLOWN COMPRESSION SUIT "KENTAVR" OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT SERGEY VOLKOV, COA

Description

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ISS-17 FLOWN COMPRESSION SUIT "KENTAVR" OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT SERGEY VOLKOV, COA
It's offered for your attention the
compression suit "Kentavr"
(centaurus) - the equipment from the estate of Russian cosmonaut Sergey Volkov. The compression suit was flown onboard ISS-17 and used by Sergey Volkov on descent and after the flight. The parts of the suit have the initials VSA standing for Volkov Sergey Alexandrovich, as well as the name, size 55-35, serial number A25.000.00 and individual number 310. The hook on the zipper of the shorts is broken.
Design feature.
The compression suit "Kentavr" is recommended for long-term flying cosmonauts, i.e. for those who fly longer than 45 days, for better post-flight adoptation. It consists of the shorts and galters, adjusted to the cosmonaut's legs with lacing and zippers. Cosmonauts should put the suit on prior donning the underwear. The suit is necessary for supporting the blood supply to the head and the upper parts of the body after landing. It should be used within the first week on Earth.
Personality.
Sergey Volkov is the first Russian cosmonaut of the second generation. His father cosmonaut Alexander Volkov flew onboard space stations Salyut-7 and MIR, now retired. During his first space mission Sergey Volkov met the first American second generation astronaut Richard Garriott. They landed together. Commander of the ISS-17 mission at the age of 35, Sergey Volkov was the youngest person to command the ISS in its history. Like his father, Sergey accomplished 3 space flights. Sergey spent almost 548 days in space. He made 4 spacewalks of the total duration of over than 23 hours. Titled as the Hero of Russia, Sergey Volkov has many awards. He left the cosmonauts team in 2017.
Condition
- very good.
COA
from cosmonaut Sergey Volkov is available with the item. Besides that, additional personilized Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be issued by Sergey Volkov for the buyer. Sergey is willing to do that to confirm the item provenance, with photo and video shooting of the process, if necessary. The suit has no stamps or signatures on its parts. Sergey Volkov can sign them, if needed.
Made in Russia.
Non-questionable provenance!
Flown in space for 198 days!
Worn onboard International Space Station during ISS-17 mission!
Please take a look through the photos for details.
All the 3 parts of the suit front view - left and right red markings are visible on the galters
The suit parts from the back
Details of the compression suit on its tags - cosmonauts initials, size, serial and individual numbers
Certificate of Authenticity signed by cosmonaut Sergey Volkov
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