Description: maxuta_id="034157" ISS PORTHOLE WIPER FROM SPECIAL TOOLKIT OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUTS FOR SPACEWALKS It's offered to your attention the "space wiper" - the very special device from the toolkit of Russian cosmonauts for spacewalks. The wiper is designed to clean the portholes of the modules of the International Space Station during spacewalks. Cosmonauts wipe the ISS portholes from outside, removing the products of the work of the orbital correction engines. The porthole wiper has a cylindrical metal handle with protruding rings for easy holding with gloves while wearing a spacesuit. From one end of the handle there is a ring for fastening the wiper to the safety rope with a spring hook. At the other end of the handle there is a swivel joint holding a round platform with the replaceable wiping cloths attached. Provenance. The wiper came from the estate of the retired engineer of a space enterprise in Russia. He got it as a memorable gifts for his 65th birthday from his colleagues. COA can be issued upon buyer's request. Dimensions - diameter of the platform about 70 mm, diameter of the handle about 30 mm, length about 200 mm. Condition - perfect. Made for Russian space program. Free global delivery! Reference photo: the Russian cosmonaut Michail Kornienko demonstrates the wiper onboard the ISS. Reference photo: Russian cosmonaut is using the wiper during spacewalk to clean the outside surface of the ISS porthole from the products of the work of the orbital correction engines. Reference photo: another shot of porthole cleaning with the wiper during EVA. More unique Soviet and Russian space collectibles are available! Improve your space collection with real things! Happy buying!
Price: 2500 USD
Location: *****
End Time: 2025-01-11T12:29:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Space Program: Russian & Soviet Program
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
