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A deeply moving and historically significant philatelic item commemorating Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, who perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003. This is a complete official presentation package issued by the Israel Postal Authority Philatelic Service, including:Complete Sheet of 10 Stamps (Mint): Full numbered mint sheet (018394) of 10 × ₪2.60 stamps, dated 16.11.2003 Each stamp features Ilan Ramon's portrait in his space suit, with Columbia shuttle imagery and STS-107 mission designation Sheet selvage depicts stunning space imagery: satellite view of Israel & Sinai, the Milky Way, Columbia shuttle, ISA emblem, sunrise from space, and the mission flight symbol First Day Cover: Official ”Day of Issue” First Day Cover – postmarked Nahalal, 24.2.2004 (Ramon's hometown) Franked with the ₪2.60 Ilan Ramon stamp Cover features the Space Shuttle Columbia graphic and the inscription ”Be strong and resolute” (Joshua 1:6) – a deeply personal tribute Issued by the Israel Space Agency (ISA) Presentation Folder: Full bilingual (Hebrew/English) presentation folder by the Israel Postal Authority Contains detailed account of the Columbia STS-107 mission and Ramon's role Photographs courtesy of NASA A rare, emotionally charged and historically important Israeli philatelic item. Highly collectible and suitable for both space and Judaica collectors.