The Crab Nebula stamp is a 2026 Priority Mail issue released February 24, 2026, not a 2010 Forever stamp or part of a ‘Views of Our Universe’ series.
Verified identity
USPS issued the high-definition Crab Nebula image as a Priority Mail stamp in a pane of four. Its service value and format are distinct from ordinary Forever postage.
Do not confuse Webb-related stamps
The 2022 James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp depicts the telescope and is a different issue. NASA or STScI imagery does not make NASA the postal issuer.
Postal use
The stamp pays the current Priority Mail value assigned to the issue. Do not use the ordinary one-ounce letter rate to describe it.
Buying check
Compare the exact issue, number of official panes in any retail bundle, live price, inventory, fulfillment and return terms. Keep postal face value separate from seller price.
Sources and update note
Issue facts and current postal rules should be checked against the linked primary sources. Prices, inventory, services and policies can change.
Verified issue and current product
USPS issued the Crab Nebula Priority Mail stamp on February 24, 2026, in panes of four, using a high-resolution nebula image. On September 13, 2026, this site listed a 20-stamp bundle—five official four-stamp panes—in stock at $176.80, compared with a displayed regular price of $221.00. Verify the current product page and checkout terms before ordering; eligible site orders use the published 30-day return policy.