XMM

X-ray Multi-mirror Mission
(XMM) / Newton


Below is a checklist of X-ray Multi-mirror Mission (XMM) / Newton postal items (stamps, souvenir sheets, aerogrammes, postal cards, etc.). Catalog numbers, years of issue, and notes on the satellites featured are given when available. If readers know of additional information or images, please contact the authors using the e-mail addresses at the bottom of this page

Farther below is a list of XMM / Newton launch covers, anniversary-of-launch covers, and launch-related event covers.

For XMM / Newton launch information see the other U.S. table on the astronomy satellites page.


CountryCatalog Number*Type of Item**Year of IssueNotes on Content
XMM / Newton
Comoro Islands795 (Mi1001)One of MS6 (795b (790-795))1992Concept design1
Comoro Islands795A (BL378)SS1 (795)
Gambia2268 (Mi3698-3703)In (lower) margin of MS6 (2268 (a-f))2000
Gambia2268 essayIn (lower) margin of MS6 (2268 essay (a-f))
Gambia2270 (BL475)SS1
GermanyNoneCancel2001
Guinea Republic2232a (Mi4057)One of MS6 (2232 (a-h))2003

*Scott catalog number, unless prefixed with Mi or BL for Michel; "i" prefix denotes imperforate version.
**FDC = first day cover; SS# = souvenir sheet, MS# = miniature sheet, where # = number of stamps in sheet, and the numbers in parentheses are the catalog numbers of the stamps in the sheet.

1Likely a concept design from before this satellite was built and launched, although XMM / Newton is noted in the text on this item.


Below is a list of XMM / Newton launch covers, anniversary-of-launch covers, and launch-related event covers.


CountryCancel DateCancel LocationType of ItemNotes on Content
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