Ras al Khaimah 1966 Space Exploration, Gemini 12

Ras al Khaimah · 1966 · 4.50 Riyal

This stamp commemorates the Gemini 12 space mission, the final flight of NASA's Project Gemini. The design features astronauts James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin in their space suits, with the Gemini spacecraft and the Agena Target Vehicle depicted in orbit around the Earth.

Issued by Ras al Khaimah, one of the Trucial States before the formation of the UAE, this stamp is part of a series of colorful topical issues designed to appeal to international collectors.