50th Anniversary of the Launch of the First Artificial Earth Satellite

Ukraine · 2007 · 50 Hryvnia

The stamp depicts a stylized Sputnik 1 satellite orbiting Earth against a starry background, commemorating the 50th anniversary of its launch. The design includes the number '50' and Ukrainian text.

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, the first artificial Earth satellite. This event marked a significant milestone in human history and the beginning of the Space Age.