UN New York year 1999 UNISPACE stamps

The United Nations in New York issued a set of stamps in 1999 to commemorate UNISPACE III, the Third United Nations Conference on Space. UNISPACE III was held in Vienna, Austria, from July 19-30, 1999, with the theme “Space Benefits for Humanity in the Twenty-first Century.”

The UN often issues commemorative stamps to mark significant events, conferences, or themes related to its work. In this case, the stamps were likely designed to raise awareness about the importance of space technology and its applications for global development, peace, and security.

These stamps would typically feature space-related imagery such as satellites, rockets, or celestial bodies, along with text mentioning UNISPACE III. Collectors and space enthusiasts often seek out such thematic stamps.