Lot 736
Soviet Program, 1977-1984, "ORLAN-D" EVA Space Suit. According to Russian Spacesuits by Abramov and Skoog (2003), "this semi-rigid space suit was a modification of the original ORLAN spacesuit (only 11 test/training suits developed) which was designed to support crew member EVA from the orbiting Moon space vehicle as part of the N1-L3 program. The original type ORLAN suit was never used in flight". According to Russian Spacesuits by Abramov and Skoog (2003), "… this was a reusable spacesuit. The Life Support System (LSS) was of the regenerative (closed-loop) type, with exchangable expendable components. Power supply, radio communication and telemetry were via a 20m electric umbilical, which also served as a safety tether. The suit had a further safety tether with a snap hook…Only 27 test and training models and 7 flight models of the Orlan-D were made".
This suit is missing its outer cover layer, Life Suppport components and gloves, but has the advantage of showing the inner components that made the suit function. The backpack has an engraved "Orlan-D' on the inside lip. A green canvas draw-top carry bag for this suit is included. These will make a great addition for any collection.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
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