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Welcome
Hello and welcome to the Astro Space
Stamp Society. This web site is dedicated
to everyone who collects space stamps,
postcards, covers, signed autographs from
astronauts to astrophilatelic memorabilia or
just enthusiasts on the Space hobby, then this is the site for you. Please
drop use a line or two as we love to hear what you have to say.
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All rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written
permission of the Author and the Society is prohibited. The ASSS does not endorse any of the dealer
sites nor does the ASSS accept any liability for any of the products sold by the dealers.
The Journal of The Astro Space Stamp Society
Orbit - is the official magazine of The Astro
Space Stamp Society. The first issue was
published in January 1988 and each year four
issues of Orbit is sent to members. It has a
semi-professional editor, and regularly has
over 36 A4 pages, often accompanied by
special supplements. Collectors and dealers
advertising keep members up to date on
market values and assist obtaining needed
stamps, covers, post-cards, autographs and all
space related collectibles. Issue 115 of Orbit is
now out. To find out more Click Here.
For a Preview of Orbit Issue 116 Please click here
Georgi Grechko (1931-2017) - Patron of the Astro
Space Stamp Society and he is a cosmonaut hero of
the Soviet Union. Did you know that Georgi spent 96
days in space and that he collects space stamps and
envelopes and that some of them have been in space.
To find out more on how Georgi Grechko became
Patron of The Astro Space Stamp Society Click Here.
The Astro Space Stamp Society - Sections
Articles - Take a look at some of the great articles that we have for you to read.
We have articles from Moonwalkers, Who was First, Walking on air, The Cheif
Designer, and A Year in Space, just to name a few. There's a lot more Articles
for you to read. Click Here.
Building a Collection - Welcome to the Wonderful World of Stamp Collecting!
Here we hope to provide you with practical ideas on the best way of starting
your own stamp collection. No one is too young (or too old) to have fun with
stamps, so we'll try to answer the questions that puzzle stamp collectors of all
ages and show you a couple of ways to build a collection. Click Here.
Spaceflight - In the Spaceflight section we take a look at the stamps and
patches of space flights. The flights of Mercury and Gemini are here, as well as
"A Year in Space", and more to come. Click Here.
Stamp Profile - In the Stamp Profile section you can find out what is on the
space stamp as well as to the background of the stamp, and what it all means,
to who was the designer. Click Here.
My Favourite - A stamp collection is a very personal thing, and the joy of stamp
collecting, is putting something together over a period of years. You then find
that a stamp or cover will stick out more than the others, and that's when it
becomes your favourite. Click Here.
Philatelic Snippets - In the Philatelic Snippets section you will find snippets
about space stamps and items from around the World. Click Here.
Philatelic Errors - Have you got a space stamp with an error on it? In the
Philatelic Errors section we show you the stamps that have the errors. Click
Here.
Rocket Mail Pioneers - Over seventy years ago, a hand full of people with some
technical skills in Europe and abroad, independently, were developing a rocket
that would be faster than airplanes. To find out more Click Here.
ASSS Information Section
In this section we offer all the joy and adventure of a journey to new horizons
collecting space stamps, post cards and covers and would welcome you as a
member. You can find About Us and who to Contact and how to get
Membership. You can also check the Astro Space Stamp Society News and the
Noticeboard. And don't forget to check out the Links for more stamp sites and
Societies.
We want your Stories
Did you ever feel the urge to write an article about your favourite Space Stamps, or Covers? Or
to write about that trip to see the Space Shuttle or the Space Station? Now's your chance to
get your article published. Free!
The more articles the better. As long as we feel it would be enjoyable for others to read, and
meets reasonable standards of composition and grammar, and it's about space or a journey to
new horizons, you've found a place. Tell your friends and family where they can find it.
Now, get writing! Send it to us by E-mail.
