Sputnik 3 Satellite

Soviet Union · 1958 · 40 kopecks

The stamp depicts the Sputnik 3 satellite orbiting Earth, with the denomination '40 коп.' and 'СССР' (USSR) text. The design features the satellite prominently against a backdrop of Earth.

This stamp commemorates the launch of Sputnik 3, the third artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1958. It was a significant event in the early Space Race, showcasing Soviet technological advancements during the Cold War.