Stamp, German Titov, 6 Kopeks

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Object Details

Astronaut

German Stepanovich Titov

Summary

This stamp commemorates German Titov's flight of Vostok 2. On 6 August 1961, German Titov became the second man to orbit the Earth and the First person to stay in orbit for a day. Titov's flight on board Vostok took place less than four months after the historic first human spaceflight of Yuri Gagarin.

The Soviet military attache donated this item to the museum.

Credit Line

Gift of USSR Embassy

Inventory Number

A19780364000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Philately

Materials

Paper

Ink

Adhesive

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 4.1 × 2.9cm (1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in.)

Storage: 9.2 × 7.9 × 5.1cm (3 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 2 in.)

Country of Origin

USSR

See more items in

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9618954d8-2c61-4648-9c71-cd897d94a966

Record ID

nasm_A19780364000