This commemorative stamp from Comoros (Union des Comores) celebrates the historic Mercury 6 mission piloted by astronaut John Glenn. Issued in 2008 with a denomination of 1000 FC, the design features Glenn’s portrait alongside the Mercury capsule and launch vehicle, symbolizing one of the most important milestones of early human spaceflight. The mission, part of NASA’s Mercury program, marked the first time an American successfully orbited the Earth. The stamp highlights the technological achievement and courage associated with the Mercury 6 “Friendship 7” flight of 1962. For thematic collectors, it is a notable item linking space exploration, Cold War era achievements, and astronaut history.