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Soviet Union 1959 Sputnik 3 Satellite

Name: Soviet Union 1959 Sputnik 3 Satellite
Brand: Soviet Union

Soviet Union · 1959 · 40 kopecks

This stamp commemorates the launch of Sputnik 3, the third Soviet artificial satellite, against a backdrop of Earth. It highlights the International Geophysical Year.

Sputnik 3, launched in May 1958, was a large scientific research satellite designed to study the upper atmosphere and outer space, contributing significantly to the International Geophysical Year's scientific endeavors during the Cold War space race.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

space satellite sputnik science international-geophysical-year

Catalog Numbers

sg2404

cpa2360

scott2200

michel2275

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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