Space Achievement Decade 8-cent Commemorative

United States · 1971 · 8 cents

This 8-cent commemorative stamp, issued in 1971, celebrates the 'Space Achievement Decade.' The design features a stylized depiction of the Apollo 11 moon landing, showing an astronaut planting the American flag on the lunar surface, alongside a portrait of a NASA astronaut.

Issued to mark the decade of significant advancements in space exploration, this stamp highlights the United States' achievements in the space race, culminating in the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.