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Soviet cosmonaut Yury Malyshev wore this flight suit during his first spaceflight on board Soyuz T-2, en route to the Salyut 6 space station. This suit is designed to ameliorate the debilitating effects of prolonged microgravity on the skeletal muscular system experienced during prolonged periods in microgravity. Inside the suit is an elaborate system of cords and straps that can be arranged to simulate gravity pulling on muscles. In all likelihood this was an early prototype of the concept and Malyshev was on in orbit for three days.

Malyshev sold this Penguin suit at auction. The estate of the American collector who bought it donated it to the museum.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Russia Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing Cosmonaut Yury Vasilyevich Malyshev, Russian
 Manufacturer Zvezda
 Dimensions 3-D: 148.6 x 109.2 x 5.1cm (58 1/2 x 43 x 2 in.)
 Materials Synthetic Fabric
Foam
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Steel
Copper Alloy
Aluminum
Paint
Rubber
 Inventory Number A20130300000 Credit Line To Learn, To Explore, To Inspire. From the collection of Mr. Robin John Burrows, space enthusiast since reading "Sands of Mars" at age ten and E. LaVerne Johnson. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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