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Soyuz TM-3 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TM-3 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TM-3 - Black Mug Design

This design is a photograph of the Soyuz TM-3 crew, built around the red, white and blue of the Soviet space programme and the names of the men who flew the mission in 1987.

Visual Elements & Composition

Red takes the lead, covering roughly 45% of the design, with white at about 35% and blue at 15%. A touch of brown rounds out the palette. The image is a photograph from the 1980s, and its vintage colour and documentary feel carry the design. The astronauts are the focal subject. Text is set into the image in both Cyrillic and Latin letters: "М. ФАРИС" and "M. FARIS" beside "SYRIA", "А. ВИКТОРЕНКО" and "A. VIKTORENKO", "А. АЛЕКСАНДРОВ" and "A. ALEKSANDROV", plus "МИР" for the Mir station and "CCCP" for the Soviet Union.

Meaning & Symbolism

Soyuz TM-3 launched on 22 July 1987 and carried commander Aleksandr Viktorenko, flight engineer Muhammad Faris and cosmonaut Vladimir Titov to the Mir space station. The mission supported crew rotation and supply transport, and it helped establish a long-duration human presence in low Earth orbit. Faris became the first Syrian cosmonaut, flying under the Soviet Intercosmos programme, which sent astronauts from allied nations into space. The names printed across the image, and the word SYRIA, record that cooperation.

Designed for the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand and seen from every side, so the crew names and the Mir lettering wrap around the curved body and rotate into view as you drink. The red field sits close to the eye, and the astronauts appear one face at a time as the cup turns. Each sip brings another part of the mission into view.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.