Sokol space suit
Soviet/Russian spacesuit used on Soyuz / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sokol space suit (Russian: Cокол, lit. 'Falcon') is a series of soft-body pressure suits designed and built by NPP Zvezda. It was first introduced in 1973 for the Soviet space program following the Soyuz 11 disaster, and continues to see use in the modern day primarily by the Russian space program, being worn by space travelers flying aboard the Soyuz spacecraft. A version of Sokol is also used by the China Manned Space Program.
Cокол | |
Type | pressure suit, space suit |
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Manufacturer | NPP Zvezda |
Operating pressure | 400 hPa (5.8 psi)[1] |
Mass | 10–12 kg (22–26 lb)[1] |
Used for | Soyuz, Shenzhou |
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Sokol is described by its makers as a rescue suit and it is not capable of being used outside the spacecraft in a spacewalk or extravehicular activity. Instead, its purpose is to keep the wearer alive in the event of an accidental depressurization of the spacecraft.