{"title":"Space Memorabilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollectibles from the Soviet space program — Gagarin memorabilia, commemorative medals, books and space-age design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ussr-space-memorabilia-communar-kharkiv-70th-anniversary-bronze-medal-1927-1997","title":"USSR Space Memorabilia Communar Kharkiv 70th Anniversary Bronze Medal 1927-1997","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMedal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003ePolitics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry\/Region\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eRussia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUkraine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eType: Medal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eTopic: Cosmonautics and Space Travel \/ Soviet History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCountry\/Region of Origin: Ukraine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYear: 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMaterial: Bronze\/brass (heavy tabletop medal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e📌 Product Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eRare Soviet Space and Aviation Memorabilia: Tabletop Medal for the 70th Anniversary of the Kommunar Plant (1927-1997)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eUp for sale is a rare, heavy vintage tabletop medal dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Kommunar Production Association (P.O. Kommunar) in Kharkiv, Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFounded in 1927 as a labor commune under the leadership of renowned educator Anton Makarenko, the plant later became a cornerstone of the Soviet space program, producing onboard control systems for rockets, launch vehicles, and spacecraft (including the famous Molniya and Soyuz programs), as well as complex electronics and components for Airplanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDesign details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eObverse: A stylized image of a rocket explosion. The display depicts the silhouette of an airplane taking off from Earth toward the stars, and the number \"70\" adorned with an oak leaf. Also featured is the inscription: \"P.O. \"KOMMUNAR\" KHARKIV\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eReverse: A rocket and the Sputnik satellite orbiting the Earth are depicted, along with the famous quote by A.S. Makarenko: \"Years and changes will pass, and a new generation of Communards will continue the work we began.\" The inscription also notes significant dates: 1927–1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition with beautiful natural dark patina. No major scratches, dents, or deep defects. Please carefully review the high-resolution photos provided for evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA wonderful addition to any collection dedicated to space exploration, Soviet industrial history, rocketry, or Ukrainian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e📌 Shipping and Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped via Ukrposhta registered airmail with a tracking number. Securely packaged to protect the patina and edges during transit. Combined shipping available when purchasing multiple items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 Free Worldwide Shipping Included!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67675900477589,"sku":"v1|407031351600|0","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_9e2ba790-f187-425f-9380-a4252eb5ec6c.jpg?v=1791573528"},{"product_id":"soviet-space-collectibles-cosmonaut-rocket-toy","title":"Soviet Space Collectibles Cosmonaut Rocket Toy – Vintage Plastic Ship, 1970s–80s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of Soviet space collectibles is a vintage plastic space toy: a stylized rocket ship with a small cosmonaut figure seated inside a transparent dome cockpit. Made in the USSR in the 1970s–1980s, it is a fine example of Soviet Space Age retro-futuristic toy design, with a blue and white body, yellow booster nozzles and a yellow top antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space toy, rocket ship with cosmonaut figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, with bakelite \/ celluloid details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and white body, yellow nozzles and antenna, clear pinkish dome, cosmonaut in a blue spacesuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friction (inertial) motor under the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer's logo on the bottom, identified as the Strunki factory \/ Leningrad Production Association \"Sputnik\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and play. Please note that the internal friction mechanism does not work: the wheels turn, but the spring \/ flywheel does not catch or propel the toy forward. It is sold as-is for display, restoration or parts. There are minor scuffs, light scratches on the plastic dome and dust in the crevices. There are no major cracks or missing structural parts, and the toy appears complete with its original parts, including the rear nozzles and top antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight in 1961, space themes became a favorite subject for Soviet toy makers, and rockets with cosmonauts were produced for children across the USSR. Today these toys are popular with collectors of Soviet space program memorabilia, vintage Soviet toys and retro sci-fi decor, and they make a cheerful display piece on a shelf or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678811226261,"sku":"EBAY-406932145159","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-space-collectibles-cosmonaut-rocket-toy-1.jpg?v=1791646650"},{"product_id":"soviet-space-memorabilia-lenin-centenary-globe-1970","title":"Soviet Space Memorabilia – Lenin 100th Anniversary Globe and Rocket, 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of Soviet space memorabilia is a desk ornament released in 1970 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin’s birth (1870–1970). It features a chrome-finished globe with engraved continents, a profile of Lenin and a stylized rocket\/satellite launch path. The heavy, solid base and plastic dome give it the classic Soviet Space Age look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative desk souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth (1870–1970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome globe with engraved continents, Lenin profile relief, rocket\/satellite launch path, “Mir” rocket element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, chrome, plastic dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1304 g (2.9 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with some signs of age, including patina on the Lenin relief. Please note: the very tip of the “Mir” (Peace\/World) rocket element is broken off, as shown in the photos. It is a clean break, so the piece can be displayed as is or potentially restored. Please review the photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lenin centenary in 1970 was one of the largest commemorations in Soviet history, and it coincided with the height of Soviet achievements in space, so souvenirs of the period often combined the two themes. Pairing Lenin’s profile with a globe and a rocket path, this desk ornament captures the optimism of the Soviet space program in a single object. It is a fine find for collectors of cosmonautics and Soviet history, and a striking accent for a desk or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678826135701,"sku":"EBAY-407011554757","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-space-memorabilia-lenin-centenary-globe-1970-1.jpg?v=1791647162"},{"product_id":"lunokhod-1-soviet-space-memorabilia-desk-organizer","title":"Soviet Space Memorabilia Lunokhod-1 Desk Organizer – Cast Metal Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of Soviet space memorabilia is a cast metal desk souvenir and pen holder dedicated to Lunokhod-1, the first remotely controlled rover to land on another celestial body. The front bas-relief shows the lunar rover on the Moon’s surface with stars and an antenna, and the base carries the inscription “USSR”. It was made in the Soviet Union around the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desk souvenir \/ pen holder \/ letter holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunokhod-1, Soviet space program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid cast metal (aluminum \/ alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bas-relief of the lunar rover with stars and antenna, “USSR” inscription at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative inscription in Russian: “Lunokhod-1, November 17, 1970. The first lunar traverse in the history of cosmonautics through the Sea of Rains.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with an authentic patina. There is no major damage, and all embossed details and text are clearly legible. Please examine the photos carefully for an accurate assessment of the exterior condition. Exact dimensions are not stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLunokhod-1 landed in the Sea of Rains (Mare Imbrium) on November 17, 1970, and became one of the landmark achievements of the Soviet space program. Souvenirs celebrating the rover were produced for desks and offices across the USSR. This multifunctional piece works as a decorative plaque, letter holder or desk set stand, and it is a great addition for collectors of Soviet vintage, space exploration and cosmonaut history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678826463381,"sku":"EBAY-407020001436","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/lunokhod-1-soviet-space-memorabilia-desk-organizer-1.jpg?v=1791647164"},{"product_id":"yuri-gagarin-book-road-space-1983-ukrainian","title":"Yuri Gagarin Book \"The Road to Space\" – 1983 Ukrainian Edition, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yuri Gagarin book is a 1983 Ukrainian edition of \"The Road to Space,\" the memoir of the first man to fly into space. Published in Kyiv by Politvydav Ukrainy during the Soviet era, it tells Gagarin's story from childhood and his path to becoming a pilot to his historic flight and subsequent international travels. The dark blue cloth hardcover includes 10 pages of black-and-white photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuri Gagarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Road to Space\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Politvydav Ukrainy, Kyiv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukrainian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, dark blue cloth with light blue printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325 pages plus 10 pages of illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white photographs of Gagarin in his spacesuit, on the Vostok rocket and during flight preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preface about his life, his path to becoming a pilot, the Vostok missions and his travels abroad, including the Himalayas and Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition. The dark blue cloth covers show light signs of wear; the spine is intact and the inscriptions are clear. The pages are clean, with natural yellowing from age, and no significant tears or marks were found. Please view all photos for a detailed look at the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1, becoming a global hero overnight. \"The Road to Space\" is his own account of that journey and was reprinted many times in the languages of the USSR. A Soviet-era Ukrainian edition like this one is a fine addition to any collection of Soviet space program collectibles and Gagarin memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. 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