Lot 728
Soyuz TM-16, 1993, FLOWN "Penguin" Excercise Suit. This blue exercise suit was used by Alexander Poleshchuk while onboard MIR-13. The suit has a zip front with knit collar and cuffs. There are a series of elastic bands and stirrups integrated into the suit that provided resistance excercise to the astronaut during weightlessness. The suit is has Poleshchuk's nametag on the chest, a Zvezda patch on the chest and a Russian Federation flag on the left shoulder. An included printed instruction sheet, in Russian, was in the suit pocket during the flight. Poleshchuk has inscribed and signed it: "Flown on board "MIR" station".
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Realized $1,380 |
