Indian Astrophilately
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26th October 1969 Commemoration issue of the cover to celebrate the visit of the
Apollo 11 Astronauts to Bombay. Special cancellation issue Indo-American Society, Bombay
26th October 1969 Commemoration issue of the cover to celebrate the visit of the
Apollo 11 Astronauts to Bombay. Special cancellation issue Indo-American Society, Bombay
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This is a First Day Cover issued by the Indian Posts & Telegraphs Department to commemorate Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program. 1919–1971 Trivandrum G.P.O. 30-12-72
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This was actually issued to commemorate the launch of India's first successful satellite Bhaskara-1, launched in C-1 Intercosmos of Kosmicheskaya Programma SSSR on Jun 7,1979 from Kapustin Yar.
The Cover belongs to Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA. June 7th 1979
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The Cover belongs to Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA. June 7th 1979
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Launching of the Rohini Satellite by SLV-3 from Sriharikota Range on 18-July 1980
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Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
ISRO-ESA Cooperation Launch of Apple's First Experimental Communications Satellite 19-June-1981
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Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
ASM 8045 India’s 1st Experimental Communication Satellite Cover 19th August 1981 France.
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After Aryabhata, the first Indian satellite, was launched, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi released a commemorative stamp in Pondicherry. Both events were kept secret until publicized later. This stamp issue was unique because it was announced after its release, unlike other stamps which were previewed in newspapers and on television. Gandhi visited Pondicherry, and the first day postmark issued there became 'special place' postmark as Pondicherry did not have a philatelic bureau at the time.
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Launching of INSAT-1b Satellite from Space shuttle "Challenger" on 31-August-1983 Master Control Facility, Hassan.
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Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
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Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
Image Courtesy: Mr. Rajesh (AMSI Member)
Space Mail from Salyut 7 Orbital Station - 3 April 1984
On April 3, 1984, the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft was launched to the Salyut 7 space station, carrying Soviet cosmonauts Yuri Malyshev, Gennadi Strekalov, and Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma. This mission was historic as Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space.
The crew conducted various scientific and medical experiments, including Earth observations, space medicine studies, and material science research. During the mission, Sharma famously described India from space as "Sare Jahan Se Achha" in response to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's question. After spending nearly 8 days aboard Salyut 7, the crew safely returned to Earth, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey.
The Postal stationery of the USSR, issued and postmarked the 50th Anniversary of the death of Yuri Gagarin was cancelled a day after the docking of Soyuz T-11 to the orbital station Salyut 7, on 5 April 1984, with the official postmarks of India and USSR issued to the mission and the octagonal board cancel of Salyut 7 and signed by the cosmonauts present.
The crew conducted various scientific and medical experiments, including Earth observations, space medicine studies, and material science research. During the mission, Sharma famously described India from space as "Sare Jahan Se Achha" in response to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's question. After spending nearly 8 days aboard Salyut 7, the crew safely returned to Earth, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey.
The Postal stationery of the USSR, issued and postmarked the 50th Anniversary of the death of Yuri Gagarin was cancelled a day after the docking of Soyuz T-11 to the orbital station Salyut 7, on 5 April 1984, with the official postmarks of India and USSR issued to the mission and the octagonal board cancel of Salyut 7 and signed by the cosmonauts present.
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Cover flown on Inter cosmos Flight USSR/India on April 3, 1984 Soyuz T-11
(Image Courtesy: Markand Dave)
Cover flown on Inter cosmos Flight USSR/India on April 3, 1984 Soyuz T-11
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Conversation between P.M. of India Late. Indira Gandhi with Rakesh Sharma.
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(Image Courtesy: Prakash Chandra Behera)
(Image Courtesy: Prakash Chandra Behera)
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Cover flown on Inter cosmos Flight USSR/India on April 3, 1984 Soyuz T-11
(Image Courtesy: Markand Dave)
Cover flown on Inter cosmos Flight USSR/India on April 3, 1984 Soyuz T-11
(Image Courtesy: Markand Dave)
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(Image Courtesy: Prakash Chandra Behera)
(Image Courtesy: Prakash Chandra Behera)
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03-Apr-1984
(Image Courtesy: Sanjay Jagtap)
03-Apr-1984
(Image Courtesy: Sanjay Jagtap)
ASM 5068 India In Space 2000 Se - Tenant FDC 29th Sep 2000.
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ASM 6104 India - France 50 Years Of Space Co - Operation 2015 Set Of 2 Val Stamps On FDC 10th April 2015
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Postcards from IISC (Indian Institute of Science) to accompany Shux
dated 11-Jun-2025
dated 11-Jun-2025
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Axiom 4 mission Special Cancellation
Raipur 25 Jun 2025
Raipur 25 Jun 2025
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Axiom 4 mission Special Cancellation
Raipur 25 Jun 2025
Raipur 25 Jun 2025
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A special cancellation was released at the Mumbai GPO to celebrate the 2nd National Space Day on 23rd August 2025.
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Indian Astronauts Rakesh Sharma and Ravish Malhotra autographed Soviet cover – covers with both signatures are coveted by collectors.
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