Romania 1958 International Geophysical Year - Sputnik 1
Romania · 1958 · 55 Bani
This stamp commemorates the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-1958. The design prominently features Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, orbiting the globe, symbolizing a new era of space exploration and scientific collaboration.
Issued during the height of the Cold War, this stamp celebrates the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik 1, a pivotal event that initiated the Space Race between the USSR and the USA.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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