ISS Expedition 20 Patch Designs Released

Expedition 20 Official Patch Designs

Expedition 20 will be the 20th long duration mission on-board the International Space Station (ISS) and the first to include six crew members.

Expedition 20 begins with the Soyuz TMA-14 docking and the arrival of three new crew members in May 2009.

Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, International Space Station commander, and NASA astronaut Michael R. Barratt will launch in March 2009 on Soyuz TMA-14 and return in October 2009 on the same vehicle.

NASA astronaut Tim Kopra will launch on STS-127 and return on STS-128.
Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko and European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne will launch in May 2009 on Soyuz TMA-15 and return in November 2009 on the same vehicle.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk will launch in May 2009 on Soyuz TMA-15 and return on STS-129.

NASA astronaut Nicole Stott will launch on STS-128 and return in November 2009 on Soyuz TMA-15.Padalka will be the first commander of two consecutive ISS expeditions (Expedition 19 and 20).

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SOYUZ T-11 Mission Patch

Soyuz T-11 Mission Patch

Soyuz T-11 was the 6th expedition to Salyut 7, and carried the first Indian cosmonaut to the Salyut 7 station. Rakesh Sharma conducted an Earth observation program concentrating on India. He also did life sciences and materials processing experiments.

The crew consisted of Yuri Malyshev, Gennadi Strekalov and Rakesh Sharma




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NASA Altair Patch

NASA Altair

NASA Chooses "Altair" as Name for Astronauts' Lunar Lander.

NASA has selected Altair as the name of the lunar lander the Constellation Program will use to put humans on the moon. Altair will be capable of landing four astronauts on the moon, providing life support and a base for weeklong initial surface exploration missions, and returning the crew to the Orion spacecraft that will bring them home to Earth. Altair will launch aboard an Ares V rocket into low Earth orbit, where it will rendezvous with the Orion crew vehicle.

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Space Agency Embroidered Patches

Space Agency Patches - Available from Spaceboosters

Featured are just some of the space agency patches in stock and available now through the spaceboosters online store, drop by and check it out!

Arguably the best known space emblem of all........NASA, the National Aeronatics and Space Administration.

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general.

Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos.

NASDA - The space agency of Japan

On October 1, 2003, three organizations were merged to form the new JAXA: Japan's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (or ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA).

French Space Agency

Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and implementing France’s space policy in Europe.

Its task is to invent the space systems of the future, bring space technologies to maturity and guarantee France’s independent access to space. CNES is a pivotal player in Europe’s space programme, and a major source of initiatives and proposals that aim to maintain France and Europe’s competitive edge.

European Space Agency - ESA

What is ESA?

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 17 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.

What does ESA do?

ESA’s job is to draw up the European space programme and carry it through. ESA's programmes are designed to find out more about Earth, its immediate space environment, our Solar System and the Universe, as well as to develop satellite-based technologies and services, and to promote European industries. ESA also works closely with space organisations outside Europe.

Who belongs to ESA?

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Canada takes part in some projects under a Cooperation agreement. The Czech Republic is in the process of joining ESA as a Member State.

Hungary, Romania and Poland are ‘European Cooperating States’. Estonia and Slovenia have recently signed cooperation agreements with ESA.

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International Space Station Expedition 19 Mission Patch

International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Crew Patch

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Soyuz TMA-13 Patch Design

Roscosmos Patch for the Soyuz TMA-13 Flight

In addition to the Soyuz 100 crew patch featured in the previous post another patch was created for the flight. We have managed to secure a few of the patches created on behalf of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, this is the official mission logo for the Soyuz TMA-13 launch.

Only a little over 750 embroidered patches were produced and a few more were allowed to satisfy demand from the collector market.

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Soyuz TMA-13 Patch Design Released

Soyuz TMA-13 Patch Design

The latest Soyuz patch is an unusual and fun design. It features the Soyuz crew vehicle with the Earth as a back drop. The astro/cosmonauts are featured linking hands while flying free in space signifying the international element. The design is contained with a soyuz capsule shaped patch.

The '100' signifies the fact that this is the 100th manned flight of the soyuz vehicle.Lonchakov's call sign will be Titan, as symbolized in the patch by the astronauts holding Earth, in the spirit of Atlas.

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke and Cosmonaut (Soyuz TMA-13 commander) Yuri Lonchakov are joined by Richard Garriott the latest fare paying 'Spaceflight Participant'. Richard, a self made multimillionaire, is the son of former NASA Astronaut Owen K. Garriott.

AS soon as they are available commercially we will feature them in the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store

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Mike Fincke, NASA Astronaut also flew Soyuz TMA-4/ISS Expedition 9.

Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Lonchakov also flew STS-100 and Soyuz TMA-1

STS-119 Space Shuttle Mission Patch

STS-119 NASA Space Shuttle Mission Patch

STS119-S-001 (Sept. 2008) --- The shape of the STS-119/15A patch comes from the shape of a solar array viewed at an angle. The International Space Station (ISS), which is the destination of the mission, is placed accordingly in the center of the patch just below the gold astronaut symbol. The gold solar array of the ISS highlights the main cargo and task of STS-119/15A -- the installation of the S6 truss segment and deployment of S6's solar arrays, the last to be delivered to the ISS. Under the Japanese Kibo module, marked by a red circle, is the name of Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, who goes up to the ISS to serve as flight engineer representing JAXA..

The rest of the STS-119/15A crew members are denoted on the outer band of the patch. The 17 white stars on the patch represent, in the crew's words, "the enormous sacrifice the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia have given to our space program."

The U.S. flag flowing into the Space Shuttle signifies the support the people of the United States have given our space program over the years, along with pride the U.S. astronauts have in representing the United States on this mission.

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Next Space Shuttle Crew STS-125

STS-125

The next scheduled space shuttle mission is STS-125, and it will be the final flight to the Hubble Space Telescope.

This STS-125 crew patch shows HST along with a representation of its many scientific discoveries. The overall structure and composition of the Universe is shown in blue and filled with planets, stars, and galaxies. The black background is indicative of the mysteries of dark-energy and dark-matter. The new instruments to be installed on HST during this mission, Wide Field Camera-3 and the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, will make observations to help understand these unseen components which seem to dominate the structure of the Universe.



The red border of the patch represents the red-shifted glow of the early Universe, and the limit of the Hubble's view into the cosmos. Upon completion of STS-125, the fifth mission to service HST, the Hubble will provide even deeper and more detailed views of the Universe. Soaring by the telescope is the space shuttle which initially deployed Hubble and has enabled astronauts to continually upgrade the telescope, significantly contributing to the expansion of human knowledge.


The crew consists of Michael J. Massimino, Michael T. Good, both mission specialists; Gregory C. Johnson, pilot; Scott D. Altman, commander; K. Megan McArthur, John M. Grunsfeld and Andrew J. Feustel, all mission specialists.

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NASA Astronaut Visits - 2008

Astronaut Visits to the U.K

It’s shaping up to be a very good year for space enthusiasts in the U.K for 2008.

Listed below are the known dates and venues for Space Traveller visits in the U.K. If you know of any more please let us know and we’ll post them. Some of the events have restricted access and all are liable to change without notice. Please enquire before attempting to attend any of the events.

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September 08 2008 - Norfolk , England.

Meet the crew of space shuttle miss STS-124 including:

Michael Fossum (STS-121,STS-124)
Ronald Garan (STS-124)
Kenneth Ham (STS-124)
Akihiko Hoshide (STS-124)
Mark Kelly (STS-108,STS-121,STS-124)
and Karen Nyberg (STS-124)

The New Exchange lunch and evening presentation


September 28, 2008 - Glasgow, Scotland.

See U.K born Astronaut Piers Sellers (STS-121,STS-112)

International Astronautical Conference
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre


October 02 2008 - Glasgow. Scotland.

Sergei Krikalev (Soyuz TM-7, Soyuz TM-12, STS-60, STS-88, Soyuz TM-31, ISS-1, Soyuz TMA-6, ISS-11)
Chiaki Mukai (STS-65, STS-95)

International Astronautical Conference
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre


October 3, 2008 Glasgow, Scotland

Jean-François Clervoy (STS-66, STS-84, STS-103)
Sergei Krikalev (Soyuz TM-7, Soyuz TM-12, STS-60, STS-88, Soyuz TM-31, ISS-1, Soyuz TMA-6, ISS-11)
Michael Lopez-Alegria (STS-73, STS-92, STS-113, Soyuz TMA-9, ISS-14)
Chiaki Mukai (STS-65, STS-95)

International Astronautical Conference
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October 10, 2008 Pontefract, England

Fred Haise of Apollo 13, and the Space Shuttle Approach & Landing Test Program (ALT).

Ken Willoughby and Carleton Community High School



October 25 - 26, 2008 Hayes, Middlesex

Autographica Autograph Show
Radisson Edwardian Hotel

Vance Brand (Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, STS-5, STS-41B, STS-35)
Gerald Carr (Skylab 3)
Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14)


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Expedition 16 Mission Insignia

NASA Space Patch for ISS Expedition 16

This patch commemorates the sixteenth expeditionary mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The design represents the conjunction of two unique astronomical events: a transit of the ISS across the surface of a full moon, and a nearly complete annular eclipse of the sun.

The ISS is shown in its complete configuration, symbolizing the role of this expedition in preparing for the arrival and commissioning of international partner modules and components. The ISS transit across the moon highlights its role in developing the techniques and innovations critical to enable long-duration expeditions to the lunar surface and beyond.

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NASA International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 15 Mission Insignia

The operational teamwork between human space flight controllers and the on-orbit crew take center stage in this emblem. Against a backdrop familiar to all flight controllers, past and present, independent of any nationality, the fifteenth expedition to the ISS is represented in Roman numeral form (XV) as part of the ground track traces emblazoned on the Mercator projection of the home planet Earth.

The ISS, shown in its fully operational, assembly complete configuration, unfurls and then reunites the flags of this Russian and American crew in a show of our continuing international cooperation. Golden spheres placed strategically on the ground track near the flight control centers of the United States and Russia serve to symbolize both the joint efforts from each nation's team of flight controllers and the shuttle and Soyuz crew vehicles in their chase orbit as they rendezvous with the ISS.

A rising sun provides a classic touch to the emblem signifying the perpetual nature of manned space flight operations and their origin in these two space-faring nations.

Each change in crew members required a new patch variation. This is where it got very intersting for space patch collectors. Not all variations of the official NASA mission patches were made for distribution to the general public. Of the 6 patch variations featured here for Expedition 15; only 3 were officially available direct from the NASA designated manufacturer (AB Emblem).

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ISS Expedition 15 Crew Portraits

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STS-124 Crew To Land in Norfolk

STS-124 Crew Visit the U.K.

This may be the first of many events, we'll keep you posted as we find out more. Please follow this link to dine with the astronauts:

http://www.norfolk-exchange.org.uk/articles/20080801

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STS-124 Crew Portrait

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NASA Mission Patch for Expedition 14

NASA International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 14 Insignia

This emblem embodies the past, present, and future of human space exploration. The Roman numeral XIV suspended above the Earth against the black background of space symbolizes the fourteenth expeditionary mission to the International Space Station (ISS), or Международная Космическая Станция.

Elements of this symbol merge into a unified trajectory destined for the moon, Mars, and beyond, much as science and operations aboard the ISS today will pave the way for future missions to our celestial neighbors.

The five stars honor the astronauts and cosmonauts of missions Apollo 1, Soyuz 1, Soyuz 11, Challenger, and Columbia, who gave their lives in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery.

The Expedition 14 crew consisted of astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station science officer; cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, flight engineer representing Russia's Federal Space Agency; and astronaut Sunita L. Williams, flight engineer.

Expedition 14 Crew portrait.

Expedition 14 Mission Insignia.

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NASA Space Mission Patch - Expedition 13

NASA - International Space Station (ISS) Mission Insignia
Expedition 13



This patch commemorates the thirteenth expeditionary mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which continues the permanent human presence in space.

The ISS is depicted in its configuration at the start of the six-month expedition with trailing elements from the country flags representing both of the crew members--cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov and astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams.

The crew members made the following statement about their patch: "The dynamic trajectory of the space station against the background of the Earth, Mars, and the Moon symbolizes the vision for human space exploration beyond Earth orbit and the critical role that the ISS plays in the fulfillment of that vision."


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NASA Insignia - International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 12

NASA Mission Insignia - Expedition 12

The Expedition 12 patch represents both mankind's permanent presence in space and future dreams of exploration.

The International Space Station (ISS), featured prominently in the center, will continue to grow in its capability as a world-class laboratory and test bed for exploration. The vision of exploration is depicted by the moon and Mars.

The star symbolizes mankind's destiny in space and is a tribute to the space explorers who have been lost in its pursuit. The Roman numeral XII in the background signifies the 12th expeditionary mission to the ISS.

The Expedition 12 crew consisted of cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer and Soyuz commander, and astronaut William S. McArthur, Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA Space Station science officer. Crew portrait; Mission Insignia

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International Space Station Mission Patch Expedition 11

Mission Insignia - NASA ISS Expedition 11

The emblem of the eleventh expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) emphasizes the roles of the United States and the Russian Federation in the multinational ISS partnership.

The two rocket plumes, in the style of the flags of these two nations, represent the Russian Soyuz vehicles and the American Space Shuttles. The ISS image shows the configuration of the orbiting Station at the start of the expedition, with docked Soyuz and Progress vehicles and the huge American solar panels.

The names of the two crew members are shown on the margin of the patch. ISS Commander Sergei Krikalev and John Phillips, NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, are expected to launch on a Soyuz vehicle and to be in orbit during the return to flight of the Space Shuttle.

The crew explains, “The beauty of our home planet and the vivid contrasts of the space environment are shown by the blue and green Earth with the Space Station orbiting overhead, and by the bright stars, dark sky, and dazzling sun.”

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10th International Space Expedition Insignia

NASA ISS Expedition 10

The Expedition 10 patch uses simple symbolism to describe the mission. The large Roman numeral "X," formed by the American and Russian flags, symbolizes the joint nature of this mission, as well as the fact that this flight is the 10th mission to stay on the International Space Station (ISS).

The current configuration of the ISS is next to the name of the ISS Commander, while the Soyuz vehicle is placed next to the name of the Soyuz Commander. The single star and the black background signify this is a space mission.

The Expedition 10 crew consisted of Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Commander and NASA ISS science officer and Cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, representing Russia’s Federal Space Agency, is the flight engineer. Expedition 10 Crew Portrait.

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International Space Station Mission Patch Expedition 9

NASA Spaceflight Insignia for ISS Expedition 9

This emblem represents the Ninth Expedition to the International Space Station. The Soyuz rocket and letter "X" combine into the Roman numeral IX. The "X" evokes Exploration, which is at the core of the indivisible partnership of the two space pioneering nations.

Research aboard ISS will lead to human exploration of the Moon and Mars. This pursuit is strengthened by the common memory of the astronauts and cosmonauts who gave their lives in this valiant endeavor. Their stars form the leading edge of the wings of the eagle spirit that embodies Human Space Flight.

The Astronaut symbol is flanked by the Expedition 9 crew names leaning together, with a "9" stylized as the plume of their rocket. The baton of great discovery is passed to the crew of the spaceship advancing to their orbital outpost. Mission Insignia Link.

The Expedition 9 crew consisted of Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, and cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, commander. Expedition 9 Crew portrait.

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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition 8

International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 8 NASA Mission/Crew Insignia

This emblem represents the eighth long-duration expedition to the International Space Station.

The banner encircling the Earth, as a stylized figure 8, combines the flags of the partner nations represented by the crew.

The International Space Station is portrayed above the Earth in its assembly complete configuration. The names of the two crewmembers, Michael Foale and Alexander Kaleri, are depicted in the border. Expedition 8 crew portrait, and the unofficial Mike Foale fan site.

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NASA Space Mission Patch - Expedition 7

International Space Station Expedition 7 Crew Insignia



The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Seven patch consists of two elliptical orbits which evoke the histories of the two space programs from which the crew is drawn.







The Russian and American flags are intersecting, representing the peaceful cooperation of the many countries contributing to the ISS.



Two stars indicate the Station's goals of contributing to life on Earth through science and commerce.



The expedition 7 crew consisted of Expedition Seven Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko and NASA ISS Science Officer and Flight Engineer Edward T. Lu. Expedition 7 crew portrait.



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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition 6

Space Mission Patch for International Space Station

(ISS) Expedition 6



The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6 crew patch depicts the station orbiting the Earth on its mission of international cooperation and scientific research. The Earth is placed in the center of the patch to emphasize that work conducted aboard this orbiting laboratory is intended to improve life on our home planet.







The shape of the Space Station’s orbit symbolizes the role that experience gained from ISS will have on future exploration of our solar system and beyond.



The American and Russian flags encircling the Earth represent the native countries of the Expedition 6 crew members, which are just two of the many participant countries contributing to the ISS and committed to the peaceful exploration of space.



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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition 5

Space Mission Patch International Space Station

(ISS) Expedition 5

The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Five patch depicts the Station in its completed configuration and represents the vision of mankind's first step as a permanent human presence in space.

The United States and Russian flags are joined together in a Roman numeral V to represent both the nationalities of the crew and the fifth crew to live aboard the ISS. Crew members’ names are shown in the border of this patch.

This increment encompasses a new phase in growth for the Station, with three Shuttle crews delivering critical components and building blocks to the ISS. To signify the participation of each crew member, the Shuttle is docked to the Station beneath a constellation of 17 stars symbolizing all those visiting and living aboard Station during this increment.

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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition 4

Space Mission Patch for International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 4

The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Four crew patch has an overall diamond shape, showing the "diamond in the rough" configuration of the Station during expedition four.

The red hexagonal shape with stylized American and Russian flags represents the cross-sectional view of the S0 truss segment, which the crew will attach to the U.S. Lab Destiny.

The persistent Sun shining on the Earth and Station represents the constant challenges that the crew and ground support team will face every day while operating the International Space Station, while shedding new light through daily research.

The green portion of the Earth represents the fourth color in the visible spectrum and the black void of space represents humankind's constant quest to explore the unknown.

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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition 3

Space Mission Patch for the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 3

The Expedition Three crew members--astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., commander, and cosmonauts Vladimir N. Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin, flight engineers--had the following to say about the insignia for their scheduled mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS):

“The book of space history turns from the chapter written onboard the Russian Mir Station and the U.S. Space Shuttle to the next new chapter, one that will be written on the blank pages of the future by space explorers working for the benefit of the entire world.

The space walker signifies the human element of this endeavor. The star representing the members of the third expedition, and the entire multi-national Space Station building team, streaks into the dawning era of cooperative space exploration, represented by the image of the International Space Station as it nears completion.”

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NASA Expedition 2 Insignia

NASA Space Mission Patch - International Space Station Expedition 2

The International Space Station Expedition Two patch depicts the Space Station as it appears during the time the second crew will be on board. The Station flying over the Earth represents the overall reason for having a space station: to benefit the world through scientific research and international cooperation in space.

The number 2 is for the second expedition and is enclosed in the Cyrillic MKS and Latin ISS which are the respective Russian and English abbreviations for the International Space Station.

The United States and Russian flags show the nationalities of the crew indicating the joint nature of the program. When asked about the stars in the background, a crew spokesman said they "...represent the thousands of space workers throughout the ISS partnership who have contributed to the successful construction of our International Space Station."

THe ISS Expedition crew consisted of Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander, and crew members--astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms.

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NASA Space Mission Patch Expedition1

NASA Space Mission Patch International Space Station Expedition 1








The first International Space Station crew patch is a simplified graphic of the station complex when fully completed. The station is seen with solar arrays turned forward.



The last names of the Expedition One crew, Soyuz pilot Yuri Gidzenko, flight engineer Sergei Krikalev, and expedition commander William (Bill) Shepherd, appear under the station symbol.



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NASA Space Mission Patch for STS-124

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for the Flight of STS-124

The STS-124/1J patch depicts the Space Shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station (ISS). STS-124/1J is dedicated to delivering and installing the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) known as Kibo (Hope) to the ISS.

The significance of the mission and the Japanese contribution to the ISS is recognized by the Japanese flag depicted on the JEM Pressurized Module (JPM) and the word Kibo written in Japanese at the bottom of the patch.

The view of the sun shining down upon the Earth represents the increased "hope" that the entire world will benefit from the JEM's scientific discoveries. The JPM will be the largest habitable module on the ISS and is equipped with its own airlock and robotic arm for external experiments.

In addition to delivering and installing the JPM, the STS-124 crew will relocate the JEM Logistics Pressurized (JLP) module to its permanent home on the zenith side of the JPM. During three planned space walks, the crew will perform external ISS maintenance and JPM outfitting, as well as extensive robotic operations by the ISS, space shuttle, and JEM robotic arms.

It will be the first time that three different robotic arms will be operated during a single space flight mission. THe STS-124 consisted of astronauts Gregory E. Chamitoff, Michael E. Fossum, both STS-124 mission specialists; Kenneth T. Ham, pilot; Mark E. Kelly, commander; Karen L. Nyberg, Ronald J. Garan and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Akihiko Hoshide, all mission specialists. Chamitoff is scheduled to join Expedition 17 as flight engineer after launching to the International Space Station on mission STS-124.

STS-124 Official Crew Portrait.

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Space Shuttle Mission Insignia STS-123

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Patch Design for Flight STS-123

STS-123 continues assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The primary mission objectives include rotating an expedition crew member and installing both the first component of the Japanese Experimental Module (the Experimental Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (ELM-PS)) and the Canadian Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM).

In addition, STS-123 will deliver various spare ISS components and leave behind the sensor boom used for inspecting the shuttle's thermal protection system. A follow-on mission to ISS will utilize and then return home with this sensor boom. A total of four spacewalks are planned to accomplish these tasks. The mission will also require the use of both the shuttle and ISS robotic arms.

STS-123 will utilize the Station-Shuttle Power Transfer System to extend the docked portion of the mission to eleven days, with a total planned duration of 15 days. The STS-123 crew patch depicts the space shuttle in orbit with the crew names trailing behind.

STS-123's major additions to ISS (the ELM-PS installation with the shuttle robotic arm and the fully constructed SPDM) are both illustrated. The ISS is shown in the configuration that the STS-123 crew will encounter when they arrive.

The STS-123 consisted of astronauts Dominic L. Gorie, commander; and Gregory H. Johnson, pilot; and astronauts Richard M. Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Garrett E. Reisman, Michael J. Foreman and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Takao Doi, all mission specialists. Reisman is scheduled to join Expedition 16 as flight engineer after launching to the International Space Station on mission STS-123.

STS-123 Crew Portrait.

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Space Shuttle Mission Patch for STS-122

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for the Flight of STS-122

The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east.

A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery.

The STS-122 crew consisted of Stephen N. Frick, commander; European Space Agency's (ESA) Leopold Eyharts; and Alan G. Poindexter; astronauts Leland D. Melvin, Rex J. Walheim, Stanley G. Love and European Space Agency's (ESA) Hans Schlegel, all mission specialists. Eyharts will join Expedition 16 in progress to serve as a flight engineer.

The STS-122 crew portrait.

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NASA Space Mission Patch for STS-120

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for the Flight of STS-120

The STS-120 patch reflects the role of the mission in the future of the space program. The shuttle payload bay carries Node 2, the doorway to the future international laboratory elements on the International Space Station.



On the left the star represents the International Space Station; the red colored points represent the current location of the P6 solar array, furled and awaiting relocation when the crew arrives. During the mission, the crew will move P6 to its final home at the end of the port truss. The gold points represent the P6 solar array in its new location, unfurled and producing power for science and life support.



On the right, the moon and Mars can be seen representing the future of NASA. The constellation Orion rises in the background, symbolizing NASA's new exploration vehicle. Through all, the shuttle rises up and away, leading the way to the future.



The STS-120 crew consisted of astronauts Scott E. Parazynski, Douglas H. Wheelock, Stephanie D. Wilson, all mission specialists; George D. Zamka, pilot; Pamela A. Melroy, commander; Daniel M. Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer; and Paolo A. Nespoli, mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA).


STS-120 Crew Portrait.



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NASA Mission Patches STS-118

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for Flight STS-118

The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), and symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge through space exploration.

The flight will accomplish its ISS 13A.1 assembly tasks through a series of spacewalks, robotic operations, logistics transfers, and the exchange of one of the three long-duration expedition crew members. On the patch, the top of the gold astronaut symbol overlays the starboard S-5 truss segment, highlighting its installation during the mission.

The flame of knowledge represents the importance of education, and honors teachers and students everywhere. The seven white stars and the red maple leaf signify the American and Canadian crew members, respectively, flying aboard Endeavour.

The STS-118 Crew consisted of astronauts Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, mission specialist; Barbara R. Morgan, mission specialist; Charles O. Hobaugh, pilot; Scott J. Kelly, commander; Tracy E. Caldwell, Canadian Space Agency's Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, and Alvin Drew Jr., all mission specialists. STS-118 Crew Portrait.

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NASA Mission Patches STS-117

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for Flight STS-117









The STS-117 crew patch symbolizes the continued construction of the International Space Station (ISS) and our ongoing human presence in space. The ISS is shown orbiting high above the Earth.



Gold is used to highlight the portion of the ISS that will be installed by the STS-117 crew. It consists of the second starboard truss section, S3/S4, and a set of solar arrays.



The names of the STS-117 crew are located above and below the orbiting outpost. The two gold astronaut office symbols, emanating from the '117' at the bottom of the patch, represent the concerted efforts of the shuttle and station programs toward the completion of the station. T



he orbiter and unfurled banner of red, white, and blue represent our Nation's renewed patriotism as we continue to explore the universe.



The STS-117 Crew Consisted of astronauts Clayton C. Anderson, James F. Reilly II, Steven R. Swanson, mission specialists; Frederick W. (Rick) Sturckow, commander; Lee J. Archambault, pilot; Patrick G. Forrester and John D. (Danny) Olivas, mission specialists. Anderson will join Expedition 15 in progress to serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station.

STS-117 Crew Portrait.



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NASA Mission Patches STS-116

NASA Space Shuttle Mission Insignia for the flight of STS-116

The STS-116 patch design signifies the continuing assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). The primary mission objective is to deliver and install the P5 truss element. The P5 installation will be conducted during the first of three planned spacewalks, and will involve use of both the shuttle and station robotic arms.

The remainder of the mission will include a major reconfiguration and activation of the ISS electrical and thermal control systems, as well as delivery of Zvezda Service Module debris panels, which will increase ISS protection from potential impacts of micro-meteorites and orbital debris. In addition, a single expedition crewmember will launch on STS-116 to remain onboard the station, replacing an expedition crewmember that will fly home with the shuttle crew.

The crew patch depicts the space shuttle rising above the Earth and ISS. The United States and Swedish flags trail the orbiter, depicting the international composition of the STS-116 crew. The seven stars of the constellation Ursa Major are used to provide direction to the North Star, which is superimposed over the installation location of the P5 truss on ISS.

The STS-116 crew consisted of: William A. Oefelein, pilot; Joan E. Higginbotham, mission specialist; and Mark L. Polansky, commander and astronauts Robert L. Curbeam, Nicholas J.M. Patrick, Sunita L. Williams and the European Space Agency's Christer Fuglesang, all mission specialists. STS-116 Crew portrait.

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NASA Mission Patches STS-115

NASA Space Shutle Mission Insignia for STS-115

This is the STS-115 insignia. This mission continues the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS) with the installation of the truss segments P3 and P4. Following the installation of the segments utilizing both the shuttle and the station robotic arms, a series of three space walks will complete the final connections and prepare for the deployment of the station's second set of solar arrays.

To reflect the primary mission of the flight, the patch depicts a solar panel as the main element. As the Space Shuttle Atlantis launches towards the ISS, its trail depicts the symbol of the Astronaut Office. The starburst, representing the power of the sun, rises over the Earth and shines on the solar panel.

The shuttle flight number 115 is shown at the bottom of the patch, along with the ISS assembly designation 12A (the 12th American assembly mission). The blue Earth in the background reminds us of the importance of space exploration and research to all of Earth's inhabitants.

The STS-115 Crew consisted of: Astronauts Brent W. Jett, Jr. and Christopher J. Ferguson, commander and pilot, respectively. The mission specialists were astronauts Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, Joseph R. (Joe) Tanner, Daniel C. Burbank, and Steven G. MacLean, who represented the Canadian Space Agency. STS-115 Crew Portrait.

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APOLLO 13 NASA Space Mission Insignia

Failure is not an option

Apollo 13 was supposed to land in the lunar region of Fra Mauro, but this landing site was later reassigned to Apollo 14.

At 46 hours, 43 minutes mission elapsed time, Joe Kerwin, the CAPCOM on duty, said, "The spacecraft is in real good shape as far as we are concerned. We're bored to tears down here." Nine hours, 12 minutes later, a Service Module oxygen tank blew up aboard Apollo 13. The Command Module's normal supply of electricity, light and water was lost, and they were about 321,869 kilometers (200,000 miles) from Earth.

James Lovell Jr. gasped, "Hey Houston, we've had a problem here." While looking outside, Lovell reported to Houston, "We are venting something out into the- into space". Jack Lousma, the CAPCOM replied, "Roger, we copy you venting." Lovell said, "It's a gas of some sort." It was oxygen gas escaping at a high rate from the second, and last, oxygen tank.

A formidable task ahead for both crew and ground control, plans now changed. The crew moved to the Lunar Module to escape the decreasing air pressure in the Service Module. The crew had to conserve food and water. To get around the Moon and then go home, the Lunar and Command Modules needed to conserve fuel.

Due to debris from the explosion, the navigation system was unreliable. The crew used the Sun as a navigation point to guide the crippled craft back to Earth. While enduring discomfort and little sleep, the crew moved back into the cold Command Module, then ejected both the Lunar and Service Modules. After re-entry, the crew landed safely in the Pacific Ocean almost four days after the explosion.

You have seen the movie...years ago but you can still purchase the Apollo 13 mission patch or the Apollo 13 Crew portraits both the original and final crew configurations.

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STS-121 NASA Space Mission Patch

NASA Space Mission Insignia - STS 121

The STS-121 patch depicts the Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) in the foreground, overlaying the astronaut symbol with three gold columns and a gold star.

The ISS is shown in the configuration that it will be in during the STS-121 mission. The background shows the nighttime Earth with a dawn breaking over the horizon. STS-121, ISS mission ULF1.1, is the final Shuttle Return to Flight test mission.

This utilization and logistics flight will bring a multipurpose logistics module (MPLM) to the ISS with several thousand pounds of new supplies and experiments. In addition, some new orbital replacement units (ORUs) will be delivered and stowed externally on ISS on a special pallet.

These ORUs are spares for critical machinery located on the outside of the ISS. During this mission the crew will also carry out testing of Shuttle inspection and repair hardware, as well as evaluate operational techniques and concepts for conducting on-orbit inspection and repair.

The STS-121 Crew consisted of: Stephanie D. Wilson, Michael E. Fossum, both mission specialists; Steven W. Lindsey, commander; Piers J. Sellers, mission specialist; Mark E. Kelly, pilot; European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter of Germany; and Lisa M. Nowak, both mission specialists. Link to STS-121 Crew Portrait.

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STS-114 Return to Flight Mission Patch

NASA Mission Patch STS-114



The STS-114 patch design signifies the return of the Space Shuttle to flight and honors the memory of the STS-107 Columbia crew.









The blue Shuttle rising above Earth’s horizon includes the Columba constellation of seven stars, echoing the STS-107 patch and commemorating the seven members of that mission. The crew of STS-114 will carry the memory of their friends on Columbia and the legacy of their mission back into Earth orbit.



The dominant design element of the STS-114 patch is the planet Earth, which represents the unity and dedication of the many people whose efforts allow the Shuttle to safely return to flight. Against the background of the Earth at night, the blue orbit represents the International Space Station (ISS), with the EVA crewmembers named on the orbit. The red sun on the orbit signifies the contributions of the Japanese Space Agency to the mission and to the ISS program.



The multi-colored Shuttle plume represents the broad spectrum of challenges for this mission, including Shuttle inspection and repair experiments, and International Space Station re-supply and repair.



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NASA Mission Patches STS-107

STS-107 NASA Space Mission Insignia

This is the insignia for STS-107, which is a multi-discipline microgravity and Earth science research mission with a multitude of international scientific investigations conducted continuously during the planned 16 days on orbit.

The central element of the patch is the microgravity symbol, µg, flowing into the rays of the astronaut symbol. The mission inclination is portrayed by the 39 degree angle of the astronaut symbol to the Earth's horizon.

The sunrise is representative of the numerous experiments that are the dawn of a new era for continued microgravity research on the International Space Station and beyond. The breadth of science conducted on this mission will have widespread benefits to life on Earth and our continued exploration of space illustrated by the Earth and stars.

The constellation Columba (the dove) was chosen to symbolize peace on Earth and the Space Shuttle Columbia. The seven stars also represent the mission crew members and honor the original astronauts who paved the way to make research in space possible.

The Israeli flag is adjacent to the name of the payload specialist who is the first person from that country to fly on the Space Shuttle.

The complete crew of seven brave astronauts were lost when space shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry over Texas en route to landing at Kennedy Space Center, Fla.



The STS-107 crewmembers -- Commander Rick Husband, Pilot Willie McCool, Mission Specialists Michael Anderson, Dave Brown, Laurel Clark and Kalpana Chawla and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon of Israel -- were returning home after a successful 16-day scientific research mission.



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NASA Mission Patches STS-113

STS-113 NASA Space Mission Patch











This is the crew patch for the STS-113 mission, which will be the eleventh American (11A) assembly flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The primary mission will be to take the Expedition Six crew to the ISS and return the Expedition Five crew to Earth.



STS-113 will be the first flight in the assembly sequence to install a major component in addition to performing a crew exchange. The Port 1 Integrated Truss Assembly (P1) will be the first truss segment on the left side of the ISS. P1 will provide an additional three External Thermal Control System radiators, adding to the three radiators on the Starboard 1 (S1) Integrated Truss Assembly.



The installation and outfitting of P1 will require three extravehicular activities (space walks) as well as coordination between the Shuttle Robotic Manipulator System and the Space Station Robotic Manipulator System. The patch depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS during the installation of the P1 truss with the gold astronaut symbol in the background. The seven stars at the top left center of the patch are the seven brightest stars in the constellation Orion. They represent the combined seven crew members (four Shuttle and three Expedition Six).



The three stars to the right of the astronaut symbol represent the returning Expedition Five crew members. The Roman Numeral CXIII represents the mission number 113.



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NASA Mission Patches STS-112

STS-112 NASA Space Mission Patch

The STS-112 emblem symbolizes the ninth assembly mission (9A) to the International Space Station (ISS), a flight which is designed to deliver the Starboard 1 (S1) truss segment. The 30,000 pound truss segment will be lifted to orbit in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and installed using the ISS robotic arm.

Three space walks will then be carried out to complete connections between the truss and ISS. Future missions will extend the truss structure to a span of over 350 feet so that it can support the solar arrays and radiators which provide the electrical power and cooling for ISS.

The STS-112 emblem depicts ISS from the viewpoint of a departing shuttle, with the installed S1 truss segment outlined in red. A gold trail represents a portion of the Shuttle rendezvous trajectory.

Where the trajectory meets ISS, a nine-pointed star represents the combined on-orbit team of six shuttle and three ISS crew members who together will complete the S1 truss installation. The trajectory continues beyond the ISS, ending in a six-pointed star representing the Atlantis and the STS-112 crew.

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