Soviet space exploration history on Soviet stamps

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Yuri Gagarin on 12 April 1961, became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth. A Soviet stamp issued after the Gagarin's flight 1961 CPA 2560.jpg
Yuri Gagarin on 12 April 1961, became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth. A Soviet stamp issued after the Gagarin's flight
Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space The Soviet Union 1963 CPA 2890 stamp (Second 'Team' Manned Space Flight. Portrait of Valentina Tereshkova).jpg
Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space

Soviet space exploration history has been well documented on Soviet stamps. These Soviet stamps cover a broad spectrum of subjects related to the Soviet space program. While much of the focus has been placed on the nation's notable "firsts" in space flight, including: Earth orbiting satellite, Sputnik 1; first animal in space, Sputnik 2, the first human in space and Earth orbit, Yuri Gagarin on Vostok 1; first spacewalk, Alexei Leonov on Voskhod 2; woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova on Vostok 6; Moon impact, 1959, and uncrewed landing; space station; and interplanetary probe; numerous stamps have paid tribute to more general astronomical topics as well. [1] [2]

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  1. ↑ Michel (2006). Sowjetunion-Spezial-Katalog 2005/06. Schwaneberger Verlag. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. ↑ Scott (2010). 2011 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. Vol. 5. Amos Advantage. Retrieved 14 September 2010.

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