1/x. Sergei Pozdnyakov, general director of NPP Zvezda, the manufacturer of Russian spacesuits and shock-absorbing seats, gave an interview to TASS and shared some information about the plans for new generation of spacesuits. Here’s the quick summary for you. ⤵️ 
2/х. The new Sokol-M spacesuit as well as the Cheget shock-absorbing seat are designed specifically for #Oryol spacecraft and cannot be used in Soyuz-MS due to the difference in the life support system. The flight models will be ready when Oryol is ready to fly.
3/x. Another work in progress is the spacesuit to walk on the lunar surface. They have a concert and currently prepare a model for ergonomics tests. The lunar spacesuit will be modular, which allows to replace a module instead of sending the whole suite to Earth for repairs.
4/x. The contract with Roscosmos for three new #OrlanMKS spacesuits for EVAs to replace the ones currently used on the ISS has been signed. The production has already begun, and the suits are expected to be ready in 1,5-2 years.
5/x. There are some difficulties with the supply of the components due to the sanctions, but NPP Zvezda doesn’t suffer from it so much as the other enterprises of the Russian space industry, because it buys ready-made blocks. Anyway, they try to find alternative suppliers.
6/x. Despite the rumors there is no request to add a new space gun to the cosmonaut survival kit.
7/x. NPP Zvezda finished all the work by the contract with @glavkosmosJSC to supply the Indian #Gaganyaan program with spacesuits and shock-absorbing seats.
8/x. The other part of the interview is about the ejection seats for military aircraft also produced by NPP Zvezda. That’s all, thanks for reading!
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