20th Century Sale Online Auction

March 31, 2010

LOT 9

Lot 9

Russian Space Program: NPO Molniya Blueprint of Technical Specifications and Details of Space Shuttle Buran Payload Bay

Russian Space Program: NPO Molniya Blueprint of Technical Specifications and Details of Space Shuttle Buran Payload Bay
Lot 9 Details
Russian Space Program: NPO Molniya Blueprint of Technical Specifications and Details of Space Shuttle Buran Payload Bay

24" x 76" — 61 x 193 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $192
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Soviet interest in reusable ‘space planes’ began in the 1950’s and was revived in the 1980’s with the advent of American Shuttles. Two Burans were built and one was launched, unmanned. With the collapse of the Soviet Union the Buran program was cancelled.

CONDITION DETAILS

folded, creases

LOT 9
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.