Ultra-Rare Soviet Buran Shuttle 17D12 Orbital Propulsion System Metal Tag w/ COA
Product Description
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, authentic piece of space history: an original metal identification tag from the Soviet Buran Space Shuttle program.
This triangular tag is linked to the 17D12 / 17D11 Orbital Propulsion System, specifically the historic Kosberg LOX/Kerosene rocket engine (a specialized version of the legendary RD-58). This advanced propulsion system was uniquely engineered to run on Sintin (synthetic kerosene) to achieve a higher specific impulse, making it a pinnacle of late-Cold War Soviet aerospace engineering. Because the Buran program flew only once before being canceled, artifacts of this nature are nearly impossible to find on the open market.
The artifact comes beautifully presented in a floating 3D display frame, ready for exhibition in your collection, office, or gallery.
Item Specifics & Dimensions
Artifact Type: Soviet Aerospace Equipment Identification Tag
Program: Buran Space Shuttle / Energia-Buran
System Component: 17D12 Orbital Propulsion System (Kosberg Rocket Engine / RD-58 variant)
Tag Markings: 17D12 stamped at top, No. 12P20 sequence, and serial numbering
Tag Material: Stamped Industrial Metal
Tag Shape: Triangular
Tag Size: 2 inches
Display Case: Floating 3D silicone membrane frame
Display Size: 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches
Authenticity: Letter of Authenticity (COA) included
Historical Significance
The Buran orbital propulsion system represents a fascinating era of the space race. Designed by the Kosberg Design Bureau, these out-of-production engines pushed the boundaries of liquid-propellant rocket tech. This tag serves as a tangible, verified connection to the complex hardware that powered the USSR's answer to the US Space Shuttle.
Condition & Shipping
Condition: Excellent vintage surplus condition with crisp, legible stamped serial numbers and identifiers. Please review the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.
Shipping: Professionally packed with ample padding to ensure safe transit. Worldwide tracked shipping is available.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a verified artifact from one of the most ambitious space exploration programs in history!
We will provide you with combine shipping cost for multiple purchases. Please ask.
Happy Collecting!!!