The cosmonauts’ drinker was designed for the first orbital space station, Salyut. The device features two sockets marked “WATER” and “JUICE,” each closed by special valves. When cosmonauts connect their personal space flasks to this drinker and push the valve, the liquid (either water or juice) flows into the flasks. It also includes an ON/OFF switch and an indicator light.

The drinker is designed for integration with the space station’s interior, featuring a front cover that can be opened. Underneath the cover, there is a manual rubber pump with an attached hose. Additionally, a cylindrical adapter is provided for connecting to the cosmonauts’ personal flasks, equipped with several valves inside the drinker.

This drinker was created as a training copy of the space station for on-Earth use, allowing cosmonauts to study its functionality prior to the mission.