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common1945-1980
Mariner 10 Spacecraft Commemorative
United States · 1975 · 10¢
A 10-cent stamp featuring the Mariner 10 spacecraft flying past Venus and Mercury, with Earth visible in the background.
This stamp commemorates the historic Mariner 10 mission, the first spacecraft to visit two planets (Venus and Mercury) and the first to use a gravity assist maneuver.
Printing Method
Offset
Image: US Post Office; Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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