This commemorative set celebrates humanity's achievements in space exploration during the early Space Age. Issued by the Government of Jordan through its Ministry of Post & Communications in December 1965, the five stamps showcase key technological milestones including the revolutionary Syncom communications satellite and the pioneering North American X-15 rocket plane program. The satellite stamps feature the cylindrical Syncom spacecraft with its distinctive solar panels and communication dish, shown orbiting above Earth with an Asian pagoda silhouetted below, symbolizing global communications capability. The X-15 stamps depict the experimental rocket plane being air-launched from its Boeing B-52 Stratofortress mother ship, representing the crucial bridge between atmospheric flight and space exploration. The astronaut stamp shows crew members in their spacecraft cockpit, highlighting the human element of space achievement. The set includes a souvenir sheet featuring the Syncom satellite above Earth, emphasizing the global significance of satellite communications technology. This issue reflects Jordan's recognition of the transformative impact of space technology on international communications and scientific progress during this pivotal period in human exploration of space.
تحتفل هذه المجموعة التذكارية بإنجازات البشرية في استكشاف الفضاء خلال عصر الفضاء المبكر. أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية من خلال وزارة البريد والاتصالات هذه الطوابع الخمسة في ديسمبر 1965، وتعرض المجموعة معالم تكنولوجية رئيسية تشمل القمر الصناعي الثوري للاتصالات سينكوم والبرنامج الرائد للطائرة الصاروخية إكس-15 الأمريكية الشمالية. تُظهر طوابع القمر الصناعي المركبة الفضائية سينكوم الأسطوانية بألواحها الشمسية المميزة وطبق الاتصالات، وهي تدور حول الأرض مع ظهور معبد آسيوي كظلال أدناه، مما يرمز إلى قدرات الاتصالات العالمية. تصور طوابع إكس-15 الطائرة الصاروخية التجريبية وهي تنطلق جواً من الطائرة الأم بوينغ بي-52، مما يمثل الجسر الحاسم بين الطيران الجوي واستكشاف الفضاء. يُظهر طابع رواد الفضاء أفراد الطاقم في قمرة القيادة، مسلطاً الضوء على العنصر البشري في إنجازات الفضاء.
| JS#: | P1965-20.01 |
| SG#: | 682 |
| SC#: | 521 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Syncom communications satellite with solar panels and dish antenna orbiting above Earth, with an Asian pagoda silhouetted against orange clouds below. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.02 |
| SG#: | 683 |
| SC#: | 521A |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
North American X-15 rocket plane being air-launched from a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress against a starry purple sky with Earth and moon visible. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.03 |
| SG#: | 684 |
| SC#: | 521B |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Two astronauts in spacesuits seated in spacecraft cockpit with control panels and instruments visible around them. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.04 |
| SG#: | 685 |
| SC#: | 521C |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
North American X-15 rocket plane being air-launched from a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress against a starry purple sky with Earth and moon visible. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.05 |
| SG#: | 686 |
| SC#: | 521D |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Syncom communications satellite with solar panels and dish antenna orbiting above Earth, with an Asian pagoda silhouetted against green and yellow clouds below. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.SS01 |
| SG#: | MS687 |
| SC#: | (note after 521D) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Souvenir sheet featuring Syncom satellite with extended solar panels orbiting above Earth against a starry blue background. |
| Notes: | 101mm x 76mm |
| JS#: | P1965-20.01i01 |
| SG#: | (682 imperf) |
| SC#: | (521 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Syncom communications satellite with solar panels and dish antenna orbiting above Earth with Asian pagoda silhouetted below, imperforate version without perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.02i01 |
| SG#: | (683 imperf) |
| SC#: | (521A imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
North American X-15 rocket plane being air-launched from Boeing B-52 Stratofortress against starry sky with Earth and moon visible, imperforate version without perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.03i01 |
| SG#: | (684 imperf) |
| SC#: | (521B imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Two astronauts in spacesuits seated in spacecraft cockpit with control panels and instruments around them, imperforate version without perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.04i01 |
| SG#: | (685 imperf) |
| SC#: | (521C imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
North American X-15 rocket plane being air-launched from Boeing B-52 Stratofortress against starry sky with Earth and moon visible, imperforate version without perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1965-20.05i01 |
| SG#: | (686 imperf) |
| SC#: | (521D imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 05-Sep-1965 |
| Description: |
Syncom communications satellite with solar panels and dish antenna orbiting above Earth with Asian pagoda silhouetted below, imperforate version without perforations of the normal issue. |