John Glenn and the Friendship 7 Mission

This stamp commemorates John Glenn, one of the most famous astronauts of the early Space Age. It depicts Glenn alongside the Friendship 7 spacecraft, the capsule he piloted on 20 February 1962 when he became the first American to complete an orbital flight around the Earth. His mission marked a major milestone in space exploration and demonstrated the increasing capabilities of human spaceflight during the early years of the space race.

By issuing this stamp, Ras Al Khaima recognized one of the most significant achievements in twentieth-century science and technology. The issue celebrates the courage and accomplishments of the pioneers of space exploration and highlights the international fascination with mankind's efforts to explore beyond Earth and expand knowledge of the universe.