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    Space Science stamps launched by Royal Mail – in pictures This year marks the 50th anniversary of Britain’s first contribution to space exploration. On 26 April 1962, its first satellite, Ariel 1, was launched by Nasa, carrying experiments designed by British universities and making Britain the world’s third spacefaring nation, after Russia and America. Royal Mail is celebrating with a set of six commemorative stamps, which will go on sale from 16 October, featuring images from European Space Agency missions Photograph: Royal Mail

    Space Science stamps launched by Royal Mail – in pictures

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of Britain’s first contribution to space exploration. On 26 April 1962, its first satellite, Ariel 1, was launched by Nasa, carrying experiments designed by British universities and making Britain the world’s third spacefaring nation, after Russia and America. Royal Mail is celebrating with a set of six commemorative stamps, which will go on sale from 16 October, featuring images from European Space Agency missions

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