1965 Molniya Satellite Program Soviet Space Mission Pin Badge
1965 Molniya Satellite Program Soviet Space Mission Pin Badge
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- This is a very pretty, vintage, space themed pin badge celebrating the successful launch of the Proton space probe. A gold coloured metal badge, the badge face is 2.8cm wide and has a safety clasp style fastener to the rear. Featuring the text MOLNIYA-1
- The first operational satellite, Molniya 1, was successfully launched on 23 April 1965. By 30 May 1966, the third Molniya had taken the first images of the entire Earth.