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Catalogue: Special Commemorative Cancellations 2016
World Space Week 2016

World Space Week 2016
Wikipedia: World Space Week 2016

World Space Week (WSW) is an annual holiday observed from 4–10 October in various parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. World Space Week is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition."  Read more..

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In a resolution of December 6, 1999 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the "World Space Week" to celebrate every year from 4 to 10 October, the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. These dates recall the launch, on 4 October 1957, of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, as well as the entry into force, on 10 October 1967, of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space. The theme of this year 2016, "Remote Sensing : Enabling our Future", aimed to make us aware of the importance of Earth observation from space and its role in protecting and improving human life. Read more..
Original Date of Issue Original Date of Issue: October 4, 2016 Theme Theme: Space
Michel Catalogue Nos. Michel Catalogue Nos.: ? Designer Designer: Unknown
MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos. MoldovaStamps Catalogue Nos.: CS2016/29 Printer Printer: Unknown
Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos. Posta Moldovei Catalogue Nos.: SPS 2016/29 Category Category: Special Cancellations
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World Space Week 2016

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Michel Catalogue No. ? VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. CS2016/29
Posta Moldovei Catalogue No. SPS 2016/29
Cancellation Dated From 04/10/2016
Cancellation Dated To  10/10/2016
Euro Value 2.50
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)

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№ 107 MC1 - First Artificial Satellite «Sputnik» Astronaut Ed White «Space Walk» Special Commemorative Cancellation | World Space Week 2016
VALID: Private Production (Legally Compliant) First Artificial Satellite «Sputnik»
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MoldovaStamps Catalogue No. 107 MC1
Cancellation Type Special Commemorative Cancellation
Philatelic Status VALID: Official Issue of the Post Office (Entered Into Postal Circulation)
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