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InfraRed Astronomy Satellite
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InfraRed Astronomy Satellite
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Below is a checklist of InfraRed Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) 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 IRAS launch covers, anniversary-of-launch covers, and launch-related event covers.
For IRAS launch information see the other U.S. table on the astronomy satellites page.
| Country | Catalog Number* | Type of Item** | Year of Issue | Notes on Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRAS | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2244f | One of MS6 (2244 (a-f)) | 1999 | |
| Central Africa Republic | 1172d | One of MS4 (1172 (a-d)) | 1997 | |
| Gambia | 607 (Mi613) | 1986 | ||
| Gambia | 653 (Mi659) | 607 overprinted in silver | 1986 | |
| Somalia | Unknown | In (lower-left) margin of SS1 | 2002 | |
*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.
Below is a list of IRAS launch covers, anniversary-of-launch covers, and launch-related event covers.
| Country | Cancel Date | Cancel Location | Type of Item | Notes on Content |
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| United States | 1983-01-25 | Moffett Field CA | (NASA/Ames) cachet on cover | IRAS launch |
| United States | 1983-01-25 | Lompoc CA, Vandenberg AFB | (Printed) cachet on cover | IRAS launch |
| United States | 1983-01-25 | Pasadena CA | (JPL) cachet on cover | IRAS launch |
| United Kingdom | 1983-01-26 | Oxford | (Space Voyage) cachet on cover | IRAS photos received |
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