Stamp: Orbiting Moon (Gambia 1979)
Orbiting Moon (Gambia 1979)
17 October (Gambia ) within release Apollo Moon Landing goes into circulation Stamp Orbiting Moon face value 38 Gambian butut
| Stamp Orbiting Moon in catalogues | |
|---|---|
| Michel: | Mi: GM 399C |
| Yvert et Tellier: | Yt: GM 400 |
Stamp is square format.
Acc. to Mi partly rouletted.Also in the issue Apollo Moon Landing:
- Stamp - Apollo 11 Lift Off face value 25;
- Stamp - Orbiting Moon face value 38;
- Stamp - Splashdown face value 50;
- Stamp - Sheet of 1 face value 2;
- Booklet - Booklet face value 4.46;
- Booklet Pane - Sheet of 6 face value 2.46;
- Stamp - Apollo 11 Lift Off face value 25;
- Stamp - Orbiting Moon face value 38;
- Stamp - Splashdown face value 50;
Stamp Orbiting Moon it reflects the thematic directions:
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Tidal forces between Earth and the Moon have over time synchronized the Moon's orbital period (lunar month) with its rotation period (lunar day) at 29.5 Earth days, causing the same side of the Moon to always face Earth. The Moon's gravitational pull – and to a lesser extent, the Sun's – are the main drivers of Earth's tides.
A spacecraft is a vehicle that is designed to fly and operate in outer space. Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, Earth observation, meteorology, navigation, space colonization, planetary exploration, and transportation of humans and cargo. All spacecraft except single-stage-to-orbit vehicles cannot get into space on their own, and require a launch vehicle (carrier rocket).
