Added by | Radu Andron |
General Description : | The Buran was the Soviet Space shuttle. It had its maiden unmanned flight 15-November-1988, but never flew again due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The Buran was lost due to a fire in its hanger. This cover commemorates its first and only flight, being cancelled for the launch and features its own miniature sheet. |
Face value | 50 kopeks |
Catalog code (Michel) | SU BL205 |
Stamp colour | multicolor |
Stamp use | Souvenir Sheet |
Print run | 1150000 |
Issue date | 15/11/1988 |
Designer | R. Strelnikov |
Print technique | photogravure |
Perforation | frame 11½ x 12 |
Height | 63.00 mm |
Width | 92.00 mm |
Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |