The Sokol KV-2 spacesuit, the very suit worn by Russian actress Yulia Peresild during her mission to the International Space Station, is now listed for sale. This news comes from a dedicated product and component portal maintained by Glavkosmos, the official link to the rocket and space industry’s catalog. (Source: Glavkosmos)
Peresild wore a rescue suit crafted specifically for her role in the feature film The Challenge. The ensemble includes the helmet, earmuffs, gloves, and the starter boots, totaling roughly 10.5 kilograms. Also available is the spacesuit built for Peresild’s alternate character, Alena Mordovina. (Source: Glavkosmos)
Pricing for the kit has not been disclosed; prospective buyers are invited to submit an application to express interest in acquiring the equipment. Glavkosmos notes that the suit is in excellent condition and envisions it serving as a museum piece, a private collection item, or a prop for future filming or advertising projects. (Source: Glavkosmos)
Technical details shared by Glavkosmos describe the suit’s life-support gear: a headset for radio communication, integrated with two microphones; the suit’s pressurization is achieved through the astronaut’s breathing system and an oxygen mix introduced into the helmet, typically a blend of 40% oxygen and 60% nitrogen, when depressurized. (Source: Glavkosmos)
During the production, Yulia Peresild and director Klim Shipenko spent twelve days aboard the ISS, where scenes depicted Peresild’s role as a thoracic surgeon operating in space. The film, titled The Challenge, was released in mid-April and quickly surpassed significant box-office thresholds, reaching over a billion rubles in revenue within two weeks of its release. (Source: Glavkosmos)
In a separate note, Shipenko announced that he would not attend the state awards ceremony in the Kremlin, explaining that his schedule kept him on set for the next project. This update highlights the demanding schedule often associated with high-profile cinematic productions that involve space-themed storytelling and international collaboration. (Source: Glavkosmos)
Meanwhile, trailers for upcoming Marvel releases have stirred strong audience reactions, drawing attention to the broader conversation around space-themed cinema and blockbuster marketing. The juxtaposition of a real space mission colliding with popular fiction underscores the evolving relationship between real astronautics and space-centered storytelling in contemporary media. (Source: Glavkosmos)