Space Patches

Space Station Expedition 3 Insignia

2012-01-01T04:03:00.000-08:00

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.”

International Space Station Expedition Two patch

2012-01-01T04:00:00.001-08:00

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.”

Expedition 1 - International Space Station

2012-01-01T03:59:00.000-08:00

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.

Promisse Mission Patch - Official Version Available to Collectors.

2011-12-20T04:56:00.000-08:00

Spaceboosters Online Store is now stocking the official version of the Promisse Mission Patch.

The logo for the PromISSe mission features the Space Station orbiting Earth, accompanied by three icons and six stars. The PromISSe name crowns a circular design belted with orange cords, while the International Space Station acronym is highlighted in the same colour to bring out the Dutch participation in the mission. The core of the logo is a globe free of national borders. A silhouette of the ISS is shown circling Earth, about to fly over Europe. The icons on the left represent the mission’s three crucial elements: science, technology and education. The globe stands for a knowledge-based society focused on our planet. The electronic circuit denotes technology. The conical laboratory flask illustrates scientific research. The six stars represent the six crewmembers, the six months that André will stay in space and, as the stars are similar to those on the EU flag, the European character.

Soyuz TMA-03M

2011-12-20T04:49:00.000-08:00

Soyuz TMA-03M is a planned 2011 flight to the International Space Station. It will transport three members of the Expedition 30 crew to the International Space Station. The crewmembers due to launch on December 21st are: NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit, Russian Soyuz Commander Oleg Kononenko and European Space Agency Flight Engineer Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands TMA-03M will be the 112th flight of a Soyuz spacecraft, the first flight launching in 1967, and the third flight of the modernised Soyuz-TMA-M version. The Soyuz will most likely remain on board the space station for the Expedition 30 increment to serve as an emergency escape vehicle.

Embroidered Soyuz TMA-03M patch available from the Spaceboosters online store.

Expedition 36 Embroidered Patch

2011-10-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

Expedition 36 begins with the undocking of Soyuz TMA-07M in May 2013. Three new crew members will arrive aboard Soyuz TMA-09M, which is scheduled to launch in May 2013.

Soyuz TMA-08M

Crew: Chris Cassidy, Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander Misurkin

Launch: March 2013

Landing: September 2013

Soyuz TMA-09M

Crew: Karen Nyberg, Maxim Suraev. Luca Parmitano

Launch: May 2013

Landing: November 2013

Embroidered ISS Expedition 36 Patch

Expedition 35 Embroidered Patch

2011-10-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

Expedition 35 Embroidered Patch

Emblazoned with a bold 35 for the 35th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), this patch portrays a natural moonlit view of the Earth from the ISS at the moment of sunrise, one of the sixteen that occur each day at orbital velocity, with glowing bands of Earth’s atmosphere dispersing the sun’s bright light into primary colors.

The Earth is depicted as it often appears from space, without recognizable coastlines or boundaries – just as the international endeavor of living and working together in space blurs technical and cultural boundaries between nations. The ISS is the unseen central figure of the image, since the view is from a window of the Space Station itself, commemorating full use of the Space Station as a long-duration dwelling from which humans can develop techniques and technologies to further explore.

The crew points out, “The arc of the Earth’s horizon with the sun’s arrows of light imply a bow shooting the imagination to Mars and the cosmos where our species may one day thrive.”

Expedition 35 begins with the Soyuz TMA-06M undocking in March 2013. Three new crew members will arrive shortly thereafter on Soyuz TMA-08M.

Soyuz TMA-07M

Crew: Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn, Roman Romanenko

Launch: November 2012

Landing: May 2013

Soyuz TMA-08M

Crew: Chris Cassidy, Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander Misurkin

Launch: March 2013

Landing: September 2013

Embroidered Expedition 35 patch available now from the spaceboosters online store

Space Station Expedition 32 Patch

2011-10-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

Expedition 32 Embroidered Patch

Expedition 32 begins with the Soyuz TMA-03M undocking in May 2012. Three new crew members will arrive shortly thereafter on Soyuz TMA-05M.

Soyuz TMA-04M

Crew: Joe Acaba, Gennady Padalka, Sergei Revin

Launch: March 2012

Landing: September 2012

Soyuz TMA-05M

Crew: Sunita Williams, Yuri Malenchenko, Akihiko Hoshide

Launch: May 2012

Landing: November 2012

This patch represents the 32nd expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) and the significance of the science being conducted there for current and future generations. The arch shape of the patch symbolizes the “doorway” to future space exploration possibilities. The ISS, an orbiting laboratory above the Earth, provides a unique perspective for Earth observation and monitoring. The flame depicts the pursuit of knowledge and highlights the importance of education as the key to future human space flight. The astronaut symbol circles the Earth, acknowledging the work of all astronauts, past, present, and future. The names of each crew member located on the border of the patch are written to honor the various cultures and languages on the mission. The three flags also depict the home countries of the Expedition 32 crew members and signify the collaborative ISS partnership of 15 countries working as one.

Expedition 32 Mission Insignia Patch

ISS Expedition 31 Mission Patch

2011-10-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

Unusual design/shape for a mission patch, NASA description:

Thin crescents along the horizons of the Earth and Moon depict International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 31.

The shape of the patch represents a view of our galaxy. The black background symbolizes the research into dark matter, one of the scientific objectives of Expedition 31.

At the heart of the patch are the Earth, Moon, Mars, and asteroids, the focus of current and future exploration.

The ISS is shown in an orbit around the Earth, with a collection of stars for the Expedition 30 and 31 crews. The small stars symbolize the visiting vehicles that will dock with the complex during this expedition.

Expedition 31 begins with the Soyuz TMA-22 undocking. Three new crew members will arrive shortly thereafter on Soyuz TMA-04M.Soyuz TMA-03M

Crew: Oleg Kononenko, Andre Kuipers, Don Pettit

Launch target: Dec. 26, 2011

Docking: Dec. 28, 2011

Landing: TBD

Soyuz TMA-04M

Crew: Joe Acaba, Gennady Padalka, Konstantin Valkov

Launch: March 2012

Landing: September 2012

Available now the International Space Station Expedition 31 Embroidered Patch through the Spaceboosters Online Store

Space Shuttle Program Pin – Authorised by NASA

2011-10-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Space Shuttle Program Pin – Authorised by NASA

Not a patch but a very nice pin. This Space Shuttle Pin design was authorised by NASA’s Space Shuttle Program Office. NASA’s Space Shuttle Program Office at the time authorized this design update.

The Space Shuttle Program Office requested this pin to be included in the new upcoming large frame that will feature all mission pins.

It is a 1″, high quality enamel pin made by Winco International. We have just received limited quantities of this pin and expect them to sell well.

Space Shuttle Program Pin Available now from the Spaceboosters Online Store

NASA ESA Hubble Space Telescope Anniversary Patch

2011-09-16T02:31:00.000-07:00

NASA ESA Hubble Space Telescope Anniversary Patch - Available from the Spaceboosters Online Store

Celebrating 21 Years of the NASA-ESA Hubble Space Telescope - This full colour patch measures approx 10cm x 7.5 cm (4" x 3")

A limited edition of only 100 patches - a 'Spaceboosters' exclusive.

Mission

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), a collaboration between ESA and NASA, is a 2.4 m-diameter space telescope optimised to observe from the ultraviolet to the infrared. Launched in 1990 and designed to be refurbished in space by astronauts, Hubble is one of the greatest scientific projects of all time. Since launch, it has opened our eyes to the wonders of our ‘planetary’ backyard and beyond. In so many ways, Hubble has revolutionised modern astronomy, not only by being an efficient tool for making new discoveries, but also by changing the way astronomical research is done.

Spacecraft

At the heart of HST is a 2.4 m-diameter primary mirror. This supplies light to a collection of five science instruments that work across the entire optical spectrum: from infrared, through the visible, to ultraviolet light.

It has three cameras, two spectrographs and a set of Fine Guidance Sensors that allow Hubble to accurately point to targets on the sky. HST was placed in a low orbit and was designed to be serviced in space by astronauts on the Space Shuttle, thus allowing instruments to be replaced as technology improved, and observatory subsystems to be repaired and modernised.

Power for the computers and scientific instruments is provided by two solar wings. The solar wings also charge six nickel-hydrogen batteries that power the spacecraft for about 25 minutes per orbit while it flies through Earth's shadow.

The telescope uses an elaborate system of attitude controls to improve its stability during observations. Reaction wheels manoeuvre the telescope into place, and gyroscopes monitor its position in space. Fine Guidance Sensor units are used to lock onto guide stars to ensure the extremely high pointing accuracy needed to make precise observations.

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ESA Hubble

NASA Hubble

NASA Apollo Era Mission Control Patch

2011-09-16T02:17:00.000-07:00

Just released by Spaceboosters – NASA Apollo Mission Control Embroidered Patch.

This patch is one of limited edition of only 200 patches. Full colour and fully embroidered – Limited Edition Apollo NASA Space Patch

Apollo Mission Control PatchWe have also had a small number autographed on the reverse side by NASA Apollo Flight Controller Sy Liebergot - Limited quantity of handsigned patches.NASA Apollo EECOM Sy Liebergot hand signed limited edition embroidered patch

For more information on Sy Liebergot and his book please visit: Sy Lybergot, Apollo Flight Controller and EECOM.

About the Mission Control Patch

The Mission Control Patch

This emblem was developed for the Mission Control team to recognize their unique contribution to the Manned Space Program. To date, we have flown 47 missions during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs. These missions have succeeded due to the efforts of the Mission Control Team.

In selecting the theme of the emblem we centered upon the Sigma as the dominant element. This sigma has been used once before on the Mercury 8 spacecraft. The sigma represents the total mission team. In addition, it represents the individual flight control teams from all programs past, present and future. Within the teams, it represents all engineering, scientific, and operations disciplines and tasks in support of the spacecraft and aircraft program elements. To a great extent, it can represent many other things as the benefits for all mankind that are possible through space.

The rocket launch represents the dynamic elements of space, the initial escape from our environment and the thrust to explore the universe. The energy of the program must be maintained by the mission team if the space goals are to be achieved.

The remaining elements are the Earth, planets and the stars. The Earth is our home and will forever be serviced by both manned and unmanned spacecrafts in order to improve the quality of life of our present home. The stars and planets represent a major source of scientific study as well as the challenge of exploration for the future mission control teams. At no time should we lower our sights below the quest for the stars, for only in this way are we challenged sufficiently to be better than we are.

The border of the patch contains symbols to represent the three major programs that have been supported by the team. The Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Programs have seen a succession of many great moments. These programs succeeded due to the dedication of the many people who formed the teams and committed their being to the team. The four stars represent the current and future programs: Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz Test program (ASTP), Earth Resources Aircraft Program, and the Shuttle. At the conclusion of these programs, modifications to the emblem will be made to replace the star with an appropriate symbol for the program.

The wording on the patch was chosen to stress the very positive attitude used by the Mission Control team to assure crew safety and mission success. “Achievement through Excellence” is the standard for our work. It represents an individual’s commitment to a belief, to craftsmanship and perseverance. With the above qualities, a positive approach is created that assures objective accomplishment and the return of the crew.

The emblem thus recognizes your contribution to history, and a commitment to current and future programs, and will assure continuity of the great teams of the past.

Eugene F. Kranz-1973

Roscosmos NEW blue 'landscape' official embroidered patch

2011-08-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

Roscosmos NEW blue 'landscape' official embroidered patch

The patch measures approx. 10cm x 6.5cm.

This is a new generic Roscosmos logo. It will gradually replace the blue (portrait style) rectangular patch currently in use.

This is an official release from the original supply source.

The two pairs of three stars symbolize the ISS crews flown to and from the International Space Station by the Russian Soyuz vehicles.

The patch can be seen on the training suit of Cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko (right).

Expedition 27 crew members -- NASA astronaut Ron Garan (from left), Russian cosmonauts Alexander Samokutyaev, Soyuz commander, and Andrey Borisenko -- join hands following a press conference held at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, April 3, 2011. Photo credit: NASA/Carla Cioffi

This is the official insignia of the The Russian Federal Space Agency commonly called Roscosmos and abbreviated as FKA and RKA , it is the government agency responsible for the Russianspace science program and general aerospace research. It was previously the Russian Aviation and Space Agency.

This is an official release from the original supply source.

Roscosmos patch available now through the Spaceboosters Online Store

Not space patches but very nice space shuttle medallions

2011-08-05T13:15:00.000-07:00

We are currently selling some very nice Space Shuttle medallions:

NASA's Space Shuttle Program Medallion (with space flown metal)

NASA has commissioned two commemorative medals, each minted using flown-in-space metal, to recognize the end of its 30-year space shuttle program.

The NASA Award Medallion (1.75" diameter) is "in recognition of all who played a vital role in supporting the shuttle program." In addition, this limited edition medallion celebrates the program's 135 missions during 30 years of innovation and service.

Metal ingots produced for this program were flown on a space shuttle mission and then included in the production stage so that each medallion would contain flown material.

On the reverse, a space shuttle launch is rendered dimensionally in antique silver. The award medallion was designed by NASA artist Sean Collins.

NASA's Shuttle Program 'Mission Complete' Medallion (with space flown metal)

The Mission Complete Medallion (1.75" diameter) "commemorates the completion of NASA's shuttle program." In addition, this limited edition medallion celebrates the exceptional accomplishments and missions of the first winged orbital spacecraft.

Minted with the same shuttle-flown ingots included in the NASA Award Medallions, this medallion features a dimensionally rendered reverse showing the space shuttle at work through a launch, on-orbit operations and landing.

These medallions, designed by Andy Boston of Winco with additional artwork provided by Dumesnil, are plated in antique bronze.

Available now from the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store

International Space Station Expedition 29 Mission Insignia

2011-04-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

On the Expedition 29 patch, the International Space Station (ISS) is shown following the path of the historic 18th century explorer, Captain James Cook, and his ship, Endeavour. During Cook's three main voyages, he explored and mapped major portions of the oceans and coastlines under the flight path of the ISS and added immeasurably to the body of knowledge of that time. As the ISS sails a stardust trail -- following the spirit of Endeavour sailing toward the dark unknown and new discoveries -- it enlightens Earth below. Through the centuries, the quest for new discoveries has been a significant element of the human character, inspiring us to endure hardships and separation to be part of a mission which is greater than any individual. A spokesman for the crew stated, "The crew of Expedition 29 is proud to continue the journey in this greatest of all human endeavors."

Expedition 29 Crew Portrait

Expedition 29 crew members take a break from training at NASA's Johnson Space Center to pose for a crew portrait. Pictured on the front row are NASA astronauts Mike Fossum (left), commander; and Dan Burbank, flight engineer. Pictured from the left (back row) are Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa along with Russian cosmonauts Sergei Volkov, Anatoly Ivanishin and Anton Shkaplerov, all flight engineers. Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

International Space Station Expedition 28 Crew Patch Insignia

2011-04-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

In the foreground of the Expedition 28 patch, the International Space Station is prominently displayed to acknowledge the efforts of the entire International Space Station (ISS) team - both the crews who have assembled and operated it, and the team of scientists, engineers, and support personnel on Earth who have provided a foundation for each successful mission. Their efforts and accomplishments have demonstrated the Space Station's capabilities as a technology test bed and a science laboratory, as well as a path to the human exploration of our solar system and beyond. This Expedition 28 patch represents the teamwork among the international partners -- USA, Russia, Japan, Canada, and the ESA - and the ongoing commitment from each partner to build, improve, and utilize the ISS. Prominently displayed in the background is our home planet, Earth - the focus of much of our exploration and research on our outpost in space. Also prominently displayed in the background is the Moon. The Moon is included in the design to stress the importance of our planet's closest neighbor to the future of our world. Expedition 28 is scheduled to occur during the timeframe of the 50th anniversary of both the first human in space, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and the first American in space, astronaut, Alan Shepard. To acknowledge the significant milestone of 50 years of human spaceflight, the names "Gagarin" and "Shepard" as well as "50 Years" are included in the patch design.

Photo credit: NASA and its international partners.

Expedition 28 Crew Portrait

International Space Station Expedition 27 Crew Patch Insignia

2011-04-21T10:13:00.000-07:00

The Expedition 27 patch depicts the International Space Station (ISS) prominently orbiting Earth, continuing its mission for science, technology and education. The ISS is an ever-present reminder of the cooperation between the United States, Russia, Japan, Canada, and the European Space Agency (ESA) -- and of the scientific, technical, and cultural achievements that have resulted from that unique teamwork. The ISS is shown in its completed status with the latest addition of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), and with two resupply vehicles docked at each end of the station. The Southern Cross Constellation is also show in the foreground and its five stars, along with the sun, symbolize the six international crew members that live and work on the space station. The Southern Cross is one of the smallest modern constellations, and also one of the most distinctive. It has cultural significance all over the world and inspires teams to push the boundaries of their worlds, both in space and on the ground.

Expedition 27 Embroidered Patch.

Expedition 35 Insignia - Ahead of Time.

2011-04-21T10:08:00.000-07:00

Mission Insignia are always issued ahead of time but with ISS Expedition 35 this one has been released before Expeditions 30-34 have been seen.

50 Years Commemorative Patch - First American In Space

2011-03-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

Alan B. Shepard 50th Anniversay of the Mercury 3 Flight

Mercury-Redstone 3 was a U.S. Mercury program manned space mission launched on May 5, 1961 using a Redstone rocket. The Mercury spacecraft was named Freedom 7 which performed a suborbital flight piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard, who became the first American in space. The flight lasted less than 16 minutes and attained an altitude of just over 187 kilometres (116 mi).

The commemorative embroidered patch will be available before the anniversary date of May 5th and can be preordered from the Spaceboosters Online Store. Mercury 3 Commemorative Embroidered Patch.

Space Shuttle Program 30th Anniversary Patch and Pin

2011-03-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

Space Shuttle Program 30 Years Commemoratives

A new embroidered patch celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the U.S Space Shuttle Program is due for release from the official NASA supplier.

These will be available through the store and can be pre-ordered. 1981-2011 30 Years of the Space Shuttle Patch Pre-order.

An anniversary lapel pin will also be available shortly and can also be pre-ordered. 1981-2011 30 Years of the Space Shuttle Pin Pre-order.

NASA STS-131 Mission Patch

2011-03-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

The STS-131/19A crew patch highlights the Space Shuttle in the Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver (RPM). This maneuver is heavily photographed by the International Space Station (ISS) astronauts, and the photos are analyzed back on earth to clear the Space Shuttle's thermal protection system for re-entry. The RPM illustrates the teamwork and safety process behind each Space Shuttle launch.

In the Space Shuttle's cargo bay is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Leonardo, which is carrying several science racks, the last of the four crew quarters, and supplies for the ISS. Out of view and directly behind the MPLM, is the Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) that will be used to replace the current ATA. This will take place during three Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs). The 51.6Â° Space Shuttle orbit is illustrated by the three gold bars of the astronaut symbol, and its elliptical wreath contains the orbit of the ISS.

The star atop the astronaut symbol is the dawning sun, which is spreading its early light across the Earth. The background star field contains seven stars, one for each crewmember; they are proud to represent the United States and Japan during this mission.

The STS-131 Crew consisted of NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, commander; and James P. Dutton Jr., pilot. NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio, Stephanie Wilson, Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki and NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, all mission specialists.

NASA Space Shuttle Mission STS-132 Insignia

2011-03-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

The STS-132 mission will be the 32nd flight of the space shuttle Atlantis. The primary STS-132 mission objective is to deliver the Russian-made MRM-1 (Mini Research Module) to the International Space Station (ISS). Atlantis will also deliver a new communications antenna and a new set of batteries for one of the ISS solar arrays. The STS-132 mission patch features Atlantis flying off into the sunset as the end of the Space Shuttle Program approaches. However the sun is also heralding the promise of a new day as it rises for the first time on a new ISS module, the MRM-1, which is also named “Rassvet,” the Russian word for dawn.

26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis' main gear touches down on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Landing was at 8:48 a.m. (EDT) on May 26, 2010, completing the 12-day STS-132 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 8:48:11 a.m., followed by nose gear touchdown at 8:48:21 a.m. and wheelstop at 8:49:18 a.m. Onboard are NASA astronauts Ken Ham, commander; Tony Antonelli, pilot; Garrett Reisman, Michael Good, Steve Bowen and Piers Sellers, all mission specialists. The six-member STS-132 crew carried the Russian-built Mini Research Module 1 (MRM1) to the orbital complex. STS-132 is the 34th shuttle mission to the station, the 132nd shuttle mission overall and the last planned flight for Atlantis.

Visit the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store for NASA STS-132 Collectables and Souvenirs

NASA STS-133 Discovery Mission Patch

2011-03-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late artist Robert McCall; they were the final creations of his long and prodigious career. In the foreground, a solitary orbiter ascends into a dark blue sky above a roiling fiery plume. A spray of stars surrounds the orbiter and a top lit crescent forms the background behind the ascent.

The mission number, STS-133, is emblazoned on the patch center, and crewmembers' names are listed on a sky-blue border around the scene. The Shuttle Discovery is depicted ascending on a plume of flame as if it is just beginning a mission. However it is just the orbiter, without boosters or an external tank, as it would be at mission's end. This is to signify Discovery's completion of its operational life and the beginning of its new role as a symbol of NASA's and the nation's proud legacy in human spaceflight.

The patch was revised in January 2011. Original crew member Tim Kopra was replaced by Stephen Bowen when Kopra was unfortunately involved in a cycling accident.

STS-133 Crew Portrait

Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, these six astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-133 crew portrait. Pictured are NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (center right) and Eric Boe (center left), commander and pilot, respectively; along with astronauts (from the left) Alvin Drew, Nicole Stott, Michael Barratt and Steve Bowen, all mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

STS-134 Space Shuttle Mission Insignia

2011-03-06T08:08:00.000-08:00

The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space Station (ISS) focusing on the fundamental physics of the universe. On this mission, the crew of Space Shuttle Endeavour will install the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment - a cosmic particle detector that utilizes the first ever superconducting magnet to be flown in space. By studying sub-atomic particles in the background cosmic radiation, and searching for anti-matter and dark-matter, it will help scientists better understand the evolution and properties of our universe.

The shape of the patch is inspired by the international atomic symbol, and represents the atom with orbiting electrons around the nucleus. The burst near the center refers to the big-bang theory and the origin of the universe. The Space Shuttle Endeavour and ISS fly together into the sunrise over the limb of Earth, representing the dawn of a new age, understanding the nature of the universe.

STS-134 Embroidered Mission Patch Available from The Spaceboosters Online Store, also available STS-134 Mission pin and Key ring.

The STS-134 Crew

Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, these six astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-134 crew portrait. Pictured clockwise are NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (bottom center), commander; Gregory H. Johnson, pilot; Michael Fincke, Greg Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel and European Space Agency's Roberto Vittori, all mission specialists.

STS-135 Mission Patch

2011-03-06T07:43:00.000-08:00

STS-135 Mission Patch Design

The STS-135 patch represents the space shuttle Atlantis embarking on its mission to resupply the International Space Station. Atlantis is centered over elements of the NASA emblem depicting how the space shuttle has been at the heart of NASA for the last 30 years. It also pays tribute to the entire NASA and contractor team that made possible all the incredible accomplishments of the space shuttle. Omega, the last letter in the Greek alphabet, recognizes this mission as the last flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

STS-135 Mission Crew:

NASA Astronaut Christopher Ferguson

NASA Astronaut Douglas Hurley

NASA Astronaut Sandra Magnus

NASA Astronaut Rex Walheim

The STS-135 is not yet available but check out the Spaceboosters Online Store regularly for updates.

STS-76 Space Shuttle Mission Patch

2010-11-10T14:23:00.000-08:00

The STS-76 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space Station as the space ships prepare for a rendezvous and docking. The "Spirit of 76," an era of new beginnings, is represented by the Space Shuttle rising through the circle of 13 stars in the Betsy Ross flag. STS-76 begins a new period of international cooperation in space exploration with the first Shuttle transport of a United States astronaut, Shannon W. Lucid, to the Mir Space Station for extended joint space research. Frontiers for future exploration are represented by stars and the planets. The three gold trails and the ring of stars in union form the astronaut logo. Two suited extravehicular activity (EVA) crew members in the outer ring represent the first EVA during Shuttle-Mir docked operations. The EVA objectives are to install science experiments on the Mir exterior and to develop procedures for future EVA's on the International Space Station. The surnames of the crew members encircle the patch: Kevin P. Chilton, mission commander; Richard A. Searfoss, pilot; Ronald M. Sega, Michael R. ( Rich) Clifford, Linda M. Godwin and Lucid, all mission specialists. This patch was designed by Brandon Clifford, age 12, and the crew members of STS-76. The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy

Crew Patch of the STS-73 Space Shuttle Mission

2010-11-10T14:15:00.000-08:00

The crew patch of STS-73, the second flight of the United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2), depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia in the vastness of space. In the foreground are the classic regular polyhedrons that were investigated by Plato and later Euclid. The Pythagoreans were also fascinated by the symmetrical three-dimensional objects whose sides are the same regular polygon. The tetrahedron, the cube, the octahedron, and the icosahedron were each associated with the "Natural Elements" of that time: fire (on this mission represented as combustion science); Earth (crystallography), air and water (fluid physics). An additional icon shown as the infinity symbol was added to further convey the discipline of fluid mechanics. The shape of the emblem represents a fifth polyhedron, a dodecahedron, which the Pythagoreans thought corresponded to a fifth element that represented the cosmos.

STS-69 Space Shuttle Mission Patch

2010-11-10T14:09:00.000-08:00

Designed by the crewmembers, the patch for STS-69 symbolizes the multifaceted nature of the flight's mission. The primary payload, Wake Shield Facility (WSF), is represented in the center by the astronaut emblem against a flat disk. The astronaut emblem also signifies the importance of human beings in space exploration, reflected by the planned space walk to practice for International Space Station activities and to evaluate space suit design modifications. The two stylized Space Shuttles highlight the ascent and entry phases of the mission. Along with the two spiral plumes, the stylized Space Shuttles symbolize a NASA first - the deployment and recovery on the same mission of two spacecraft (both the Wake Shield Facility and the Spartan). The constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor represent the astronomy objectives of the Spartan and International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker (IEH) payload. The two constellations also symbolize the talents and dedication of the support personnel who make Space Shuttle missions possible. The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which we do not anticipate, it will be publicly announced.

STS-68 Space Shuttle Mission Patch

2010-11-10T14:00:00.000-08:00

Exploration of Earth from space is the focus of the design of the insignia, the second flight of the Space Radar Laboratory (SRL-2). SRL-2 is part of NASA's Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE) *project. The world's land masses and oceans dominate the center field, with the Space Shuttle Endeavour circling the globe. The SRL-2 letters span the width and breadth of planet Earth, symbolizing worldwide coverage of the two prime experiments of STS-68 - The Shuttle Imaging Radar-C and X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR) instruments, and the Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites (MAPS) sensor. The red, blue and black colors of the insignia represent the three operating wavelengths of SIR-C/X-SAR, and the gold band surrounding the globe symbolizes the atmospheric envelope examined by MAPS. The flags of international partners Germany and Italy are shown opposite Endeavour. The relationship of the Orbiter to Earth highlights the usefulness of human space flights in understanding Earth's environment, and the monitoring its changing surface and atmosphere. In the words of the crewmembers, "the soaring Orbiter also typifies the excellence of the NASA team in exploring our own world, using the tools which the Space Program developed to explore the other planets in the solar system". This STS-68 patch was designed by artist Sean Collins.

STS-27 Space Shuttle Mission Insignia

2010-11-10T13:48:00.000-08:00

This is the official insignia of the NASA STS-27 mission. The patch depicts the space shuttle lifting off against the multi-colored backdrop of a rainbow, symbolizing the triumphal return to flight of our nation's manned space program. The design also commemorates the memory of the crew of Challenger mission STS-51-L, represented by the seven stars. The names of the flight crew members of STS-27 are located along the border of the patch. They are astronauts Robert L. Gibson, commander; Guy S. Gardner, pilot; Jerry L. Ross, Richard M. (Mike) Mullane and William M. Shepherd, mission specialists. Each crew member contributed to the design of the insignia.

Looking Forward Expedition 34/35

2010-10-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

This crest commemorates Expedition 34/35, Canada’s second long-duration mission on board the International Space Station. The border and living quarters highlighted in red mark the first time that a Canadian will command a spaceship, an honor bestowed on Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield. The central element portrays the International Space Station—the world’s only space science and research facility supporting long-term studies in the weightless environment of space. Scientific discoveries and technological innovations produced aboard the ISS have applications to both terrestrial science and planetary exploration, represented by the white, silver and red arcs symbolic of the Earth, Moon and Mars. The stars represent Hadfield’s three voyages into space, and his three children. The ring around one of the stars illustrates the recent discovery of hundreds of other stars with planets circling them. The azure pool at the point of the crest signifies water—the fundamental basis for life on Earth and a resource that requires careful management. Bringing attention to the need for fresh water conservation is one of Chris Hadfield’s underlying goals during this mission. The astronaut wings at the top were conferred on Colonel Hadfield by the Prime Minister of Canada in 1995 in recognition of his qualification as Canada's first military pilot astronaut. All these elements are defined by the shape of a guitar pick, symbolic of Chris’s musical interests with an emphasis on science and art, a distinguishing feature of Expedition 34/35. Credit: Canadian Space Agency

This crest commemorates Julie Payette's second spaceflight and her participation as mission specialist on mission STS-127 to the International Space S

2010-10-15T16:52:00.000-07:00

This crest commemorates Julie Payette's second spaceflight and her participation as mission specialist on mission STS-127 to the International Space Station.

International Space Station Expedition 26 Mission Patch

2010-10-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

International Space Station Expedition 26 Mission Patch

In the foreground of the patch, the International Space Station is prominently displayed to acknowledge the efforts of the entire International Space Station (ISS) team - both the crews who have built and operated it, and the team of scientists, engineers, and support personnel on Earth who have provided a foundation for each successful mission. Their efforts and accomplishments have demonstrated the space station's capabilities as a technology test bed and a science laboratory, as well as a path to the human exploration of our solar system and beyond. The ISS is shown with the European Space Agency's (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-2), the Johannes Kepler, docked to resupply it with experiments, food, water, and fuel for Expedition 26 and beyond. This Expedition 26 patch represents the teamwork among the international partners -- USA, Russia, Japan, Canada, and the ESA - and the ongoing commitment from each partner to build, improve, and utilize the ISS. Prominently displayed in the background is our home planet, Earth - the focus of much of our exploration and research on our outpost in space. The two stars symbolize two Soyuz spacecraft, each one carrying a three -member crew, who for four months will work and live together aboard the ISS as Expedition 26. The patch shows the crewmembers' names, and it's framed with the flags of their countries of origin - United States, Russia, and Italy.

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ISS Expedition 25 Mission Insignia

2010-10-15T16:38:00.000-07:00

Mission Insignia

The mission patch design for the 25th Expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) pays tribute to the rich history of innovation and bold engineering in the quest for knowledge, exploration and discovery in space. The patch highlights the symbolic passing of the torch to the ISS, as the vehicle that will carry us into the future of space exploration. The Space Shuttle Program emblem is the foundation of the patch and forms the Greek letter 'Alpha' with a new dawn breaking at the center, symbolizing a new vision for space exploration. The Alpha symbol is overlaid by the Greek letter 'Omega', paying tribute to the culmination of the Space Shuttle Program. The mission designation '25' is shown centered at the bottom of the patch, symbolizing the point in time when the Space Shuttle, the workhorse of the ISS assembly process, will make its final visit to the ISS. Between the '25' and the Earth crescent, the orbiter is shown returning to Earth on its final journey, during the Expedition 25 mission. Above Earth and the breaking dawn, the ISS takes center-stage, completed and fully equipped to carry us beyond this new dawn to new voyages and discoveries. The orbit connecting the ISS and the Earth is drawn in the colors of the United States and Russian flags; paying tribute to the blended heritage of the crew. The two largest stars in the field represent the arrival and departure of the crews in separate Russian Soyuz vehicles. The six stars in the field represent the six crew members. The International Space Station abbreviation 'ISS' and 'MKC' -- in English and Russian, respectively- flank the mission number designation, and the names of the crew members in their native languages border the ISS symbol.

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Expedition 24 Mission Insignia

2010-10-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

Expedition 24 Insignia

Science and Exploration are the cornerstones of NASA's mission onboard the International Space Station (ISS). This emblem signifies the dawn of a new era in our program's history. With each new expedition, as we approach assembly complete, our focus shifts toward the research nature of this world-class facility. Prominently placed in the foreground, the ISS silhouette leads the horizon. Each ray of the sun represents the five international partner organizations that encompass this cooperative program. Expedition 24 is one of the first missions expanding to a crew of six. These crews, symbolized here as stars arranged in two groups of three, will launch on Soyuz vehicles. The unbroken flight track symbolizes our continuous human presence in space, representing all who have and will dedicate themselves as crew and citizens of the International Space Station.

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International Space Station Expedition 23 Insignia

2010-10-15T16:13:00.000-07:00

The Story Behind the Expedition 23 Insignia

The focal point of the Expedition XXIII emblem illustrates the beautiful planet Earth in the black expanse of space. The International Space Station (ISS) is shown traveling in its orbit around Earth. The ISS orbital path flies through the XXIII to show that this increment is building upon the missions that have gone on before and laying the groundwork for future missions. This illustrates the work being performed aboard the orbiting complex that will lead the way to eventual missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. The mission designation uses Roman numerals to illustrate the home nations of the crew, which are also represented by their national flags. The two stars represent the two teams that make up this expedition crew.

A second image includes crew names.

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International Space Station Expedition 22 Insignia

2010-10-15T16:07:00.000-07:00

The 22nd Expedition to the International Space Station is dedicated to the final stages of assembly and the transition to full utilization as an orbiting laboratory. The sun, providing power and life support to the space station, shines through one of the solar arrays as the ISS orbits above Earth. The oceans and atmosphere, providing life support to Earth, are shown in all their beauty. The moon hovers in the distance as the goal of the next era of exploration. The six stars illustrate the increased capability of the crew complement. In the border are the national flags of the crew members as well as their surnames in their native languages. Expedition XXII continues the effort to acquire the knowledge necessary to extend the reach of exploration from Earth, to the moon and beyond. The insignia design for ISS flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and cosmonauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator and NASA's international partners may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which we do not anticipate, it will be publicly announced.

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STS-134 Embroidered Mission Insignia

2010-10-15T15:58:00.000-07:00

STS-134 Embroidered Mission Insignia

The design of the STS-134 crew patch highlights research on the International Space Station (ISS) focusing on the fundamental physics of the universe. On this mission, the crew of Space Shuttle Endeavour will install the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment - a cosmic particle detector that utilizes the first ever superconducting magnet to be flown in space. By studying sub-atomic particles in the background cosmic radiation, and searching for anti-matter and dark-matter, it will help scientists better understand the evolution and properties of our universe. The shape of the patch is inspired by the international atomic symbol, and represents the atom with orbiting electrons around the nucleus. The burst near the center refers to the big-bang theory and the origin of the universe. The Space Shuttle Endeavour and ISS fly together into the sunrise over the limb of Earth, representing the dawn of a new age, understanding the nature of the universe. The NASA insignia design for shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which we do not anticipate, it will be publicly announced.

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STS-134 Crew Portrait

STS-133 Mission Insignia T-Shirt

2010-10-15T15:52:00.000-07:00

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STS-133 Space Shuttle Mission Insignia

2010-10-15T15:37:00.000-07:00

The NASA insignia design for shuttle and space station flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it will be publicly announced. Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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STS-133 Crew Portrait

STS-132 Mission Patch and T-shirt

2010-07-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

STS-132 Mission Insignia

The STS-132 mission was the 32nd flight of the space shuttle Atlantis. The primary STS-132 mission objective was to deliver the Russian-made MRM-1 (Mini Research Module) to the International Space Station (ISS). Atlantis will also delivered a new communications antenna and a new set of batteries for one of the ISS solar arrays. The STS-132 mission patch features Atlantis flying off into the sunset as the end of the Space Shuttle Program approaches. However the sun is also heralding the promise of a new day as it rises for the first time on a new ISS module, the MRM-1, which is also named “Rassvet,” the Russian word for dawn.

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ISS Expedtion 16 Mission Insignia

2010-07-26T14:33:00.000-07:00

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NASA International Space Station Expedition 16 Patch with Crew Names.

Embroidered International Space Station Expedition Insignia Patch This patch was manufactured as part of a limited set by the official NASA supplier. The patch features the Expedition insignia as well as the names of all participating crew members.

A full colour patch approx 4" diameter.

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Expedition 16 was the 16th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). The first two crew members, Yuri Malenchenko and Peggy Whitson, launched on October 10, 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-11, and were joined by spaceflight participant Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian in space.

Expedition 15 Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson did not land with the Soyuz TMA-10, so he was considered part of Expedition 16 for the few weeks prior to the arrival of STS-120. STS-120 launched on October 23, docked on October 25, and replaced Anderson with new Flight Engineer Daniel Tani. Following docking, the Soyuz seat liners for Anderson and Tani were swapped, and Anderson became part of the STS-120 crew. Leopold Eyharts, who came aboard during STS-122, joined the mission on February 9, 2008, replacing Tani.

The crew was then joined by Garrett Reisman, who was launched aboard Endeavour with STS-123, on March 11, 2008, replacing Eyharts. Reisman joined Expedition 16 in progress, and was a part of Expedition 17 as well. Upon reentry, the astronaut's Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft suffered a minor malfunction, causing the craft to follow a very steep ballistic descent. As a result, the crew experienced forces up to 10 G, ending up about 260 miles (418km) west of the targeted landing site. Roscosmos reported all three crew members were doing just fine and in good health.

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ISS Expedition 15 Mission Insignia

2010-07-26T14:29:00.001-07:00

NASA International Space Station Expedition 15 Patch with Crew Names and National Flags.

Embroidered International Space Station Expedition Insignia Patch

This patch was manufactured as part of a limited set by the official NASA supplier. The patch features the Expedition insignia as well as the names of all participating crew members. A full colour patch approx 4" diameter.

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Expedition 15 was the 15th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). Four crew members participated in the expedition, although for most of the expedition's duration only three were on the station at any one time. During Expedition 15, the ISS Integrated Truss Structure was expanded twice: STS-117 brought the S3/S4 truss, and STS-118 brought the S5 truss. The crew members featured are: Flight Engineer Sunita Williams, Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin,Flight Engineer Oleg Kotov, and NASA Astronaut / Flight engineer Clayton Anderson.

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ISS Expedition 13 Crew Insignia

2010-07-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

NASA International Space Station Expedition 13 Patch with Crew Names and National Flags.

Embroidered International Space Station Expedition Insignia Patch This patch was manufactured as part of a limited set by the official NASA supplier. The patch features the Expedition insignia as well as the names of all participating crew members.

A full colour patch approx 4" diameter.

Expedition 13 was the 13th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), and launched at 02:30 UTC on March 30, 2006.[1] The expedition used the Soyuz TMA-8 spacecraft, which stayed at the station for the duration of the expedition for emergency evacuation. Astronaut Marcos Pontes launched with Expedition 13 on the Soyuz TMA-8 spacecraft and became the first Brazilian in space. He returned with Expedition 12 on Soyuz TMA-7 after a nine-day mission.

Thomas Reiter, from the European Space Agency, became part of the Expedition 13 crew in July 2006. Reiter was launched with the second Return to Flight mission on Discovery (STS-121) on July 4, 2006. Reiter became the first European long-duration crew member on the International Space Station when he officially joined the crew of the ISS at 19:13 UTC on July 6, 2006 upon the complete installation of his Soyuz spacecraft seat liner, allowing him to return to Earth aboard the docked Soyuz craft. Reiter's arrival restored the station crew to three members for the first time since May of 2003.

The station's crew size was reduced to two when shuttle flights were put on hold after the Space Shuttle Columbia accident on February 1, 2003. The patch features the names of all three expedition members with associated national flags.

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STS-131 Mission Insignia

2010-03-19T18:00:00.001-07:00

STS-131 Crew Patch/Mission Insignia

The RPM illustrates the teamwork and safety process behind each Space Shuttle launch. In the Space Shuttle's cargo bay is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Leonardo, which is carrying several science racks, the last of the four crew quarters, and supplies for the ISS. Out of view and directly behind the MPLM, is the Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) that will be used to replace the current ATA. This will take place during three Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs).

The 51.6Â° Space Shuttle orbit is illustrated by the three gold bars of the astronaut symbol, and its elliptical wreath contains the orbit of the ISS. The star atop the astronaut symbol is the dawning sun, which is spreading its early light across the Earth. The background star field contains seven stars, one for each crewmember; they are proud to represent the United States and Japan during this mission.

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STS-130 Payload Emblem Design.

2009-12-02T16:14:00.000-08:00

STS-130 Payload Emblem Design.

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STS-129 Payload Patch

2009-12-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

STS-129 Payload Emblem Design

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NASA Astronaut Jeff Hoffman

2009-10-12T12:34:00.000-07:00

NASA Astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman British Interplanetary Society Lecture

If you are not already a member here is another reason to join the British Interplanetary Society.

Christmas Get-Together at the Society’s HQ

2 December 2008 6.30 - 8.30 pm

The Hubble Space Telescope: Window to a New Universe

Jeffrey Hoffman

Photo Credit: NASA

Five-time Space Shuttle astronaut Dr Jeffrey Hoffman, who made three spacewalks during the initial Hubble rescue/repair mission, will discuss the history of Hubble, share his spaceflight experiences, and offer a retrospective of Hubble’s greatest discoveries. The presentation will include a video of Hubble repair operations.

Apply for tickets, price £15, including refreshments, to the Executive Secretary, The British Interplanetary Society, 27/29 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SZ, enclosing sae. Each member may obtain a ticket for one guest.

This is a Members Only event, although each member may obtain a ticket for one guest.
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Expedition 20 Returns to Earth

2009-10-11T14:06:00.000-07:00

Expedition 20 Comes Home

Surrounded by medical personnel, seated from left to right are spaceflight participant Guy Laliberte, Expedition 20 Commander Gennady Padalka and Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt.They had landed minutes before at 12:32 a.m. EDT aboard the Soyuz capsule near the town of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. Padalka and Barratt are returning from six months onboard the International Space Station, along with Laliberte who arrived at the station on Oct. 2 with Expedition 21 Flight Engineers Jeff Williams and Maxim Suraev aboard the Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft.

Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Expedition 20 Crew Photos

Expedition 20 Mission Patch

Soyuz TMA-16 Embroidered Mission Patch

2009-10-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

Soyuz TMA-16 Mission Patch - Now Available!

The Soyuz TMA-16 patch was based on artwork provided by 14-year old Anastasia Mestyashova from the Orenburg region in Russia. Central elements are a cosmonaut figure and three large stars, one for each launching crewmember: American astronaut Jeff Williams (dark blue star), Space Adventures participant Guy Laliberte (light blue star) and their Russian spacecraft commander Maxim Surayev (red star). The flags of the cosmonauts' home countries - Russia, the United States and Canada - are shown at the top of the shield. In the upper left corner, simple shapes symbolize the building blocks of the universe and life on Earh. The 'cradle of mankind', from which the mission originates, is depicted by a growing plant, gradually transforming into a fiery rocket trail and a spacecraft, bound for the International Space Station.

The ISS is drawn like a gold star, with 9 rays for each crewmember present when the Soyuz TMA-16 has arrived. The colors of the 6 stars and 3 shapes in the upper left corner, also represent the crew make up. Red for the three Russians, dark blue for the three Americans, light blue for the two Canadians and gold for soon-to-be ISS commander De Winne from Belgium.

The plant and rocket trail together form a '16', the Soyuz TMA mission number. The Earth in the background has the typical grid pattern seen in earlier Soviet and Russian space logo's, heralding all heroes of the Vostok, Woshkod and Soyuz flights of the past. The surnames of Williams and Laliberte are companied by the NASA and One Drop Foundation logo's respectively.

In the same area, a small red star and small blue star are included for the future, safe return of Surayev and Williams, who together will land in the Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft in March 2010.

Padalka, Barratt and Laliberte have returned from the ISS - see previous post.

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Soyuz Safe Return

2009-10-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

Soyuz Landing Caps Historic Space Station Increment

WASHINGTON -- International Space Station Expedition 20 Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineer Michael Barratt landed their Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft on the steppes of Kazakhstan Sunday, wrapping up a six-month stay. Joining them was spaceflight participant Guy Laliberte, who spent 11 days in space. Padalka, the Soyuz commander, guided the spacecraft to a parachute-assisted landing at 12:32 a.m. EDT at a site northeast of the town of Arkalyk. Russian recovery teams were on hand within minutes of landing to help the crew exit from the Soyuz vehicle and reacclimate to gravity.

The crew members will return to the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, outside of Moscow, for reunions with their families. Padalka and Barratt spent 199 days in space and 197 days on the station after their March 26 launch. Laliberte launched with the Expedition 21 crew on a Soyuz vehicle Sept. 30 and returned after nine days on the station.

Padalka and Barratt presided over the inauguration of a six-person crew and two space shuttle assembly and resupply missions to the station. They also were station crew members during the delivery of tons of cargo and new science facilities for expanded research, and the arrival of the first Japanese H-II Transfer cargo vehicle.

The station now is occupied by Expedition 21 Commander Frank De Winne of the European Space Agency and Flight Engineers Roman Romanenko and Max Suraev of Russia, Bob Thirsk of the Canadian Space Agency and Nicole Stott and Jeff Williams of NASA. For information about the space station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

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STS-101 Original NASA Space Shuttle Patch

2009-08-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

STS-101 Embroidered Patch

This patch, I believe, was manufactured by AB Emblem. It has exactly the same look, texture and thread colours as the AB Emblem version that followed for the actual STS-101 flight.

I did obtain a couple of them some years ago and they have remained packed away with a host of others until recently. I posted a photo on collectspace and it was confirmed that the astronauts/cosmonauts were a potential crew. Compare with the flown crew patch below.

Although only designed to fly autonomously for six to eight months, Zarya was required to do so for almost two years due to delays to the Russian Service Module, Zvezda. Zvezda was finally launched on July 12 2000, docking with Zarya on July 26 using the Russian Kurs docking system.

This initial patch depicts the 2 modules docked on orbit. It differs from the STS-101 patch because of this as well as the crew configuration and mission designation.

Launch Date: May 19, 2000 6:11 a.m. EDT Launch Vehicle: Atlantis Crew: Mission Commander : James D. Halsell, Jr. Pilot : Scott J Horowitz Mission Specialists : Susan J. Helms, Mary Ellen Weber, Jeffrey N. Williams, Yuri Vladimirovich Usachev, James S. Voss

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ISS Expedition 18 Crew Patch With Names

2009-08-23T04:46:00.000-07:00

Embroidered version of the ISS Expedition 18 Mission Insignia

A 4" diameter embroidered version of the ISS Expedition 18 Mission Insignia will shortly be available with the participating crew member names and national flags as shown above.

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Expedition 18 crewmembers take a break from training at NASA's Johnson Space Center to pose for a group portrait. From the left (front row) are NASA astronaut Michael Fincke and Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, commander and flight engineer, respectively. From the left (back row) are Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, NASA astronauts Sandra Magnus and Greg Chamitoff, all flight engineers. Chamitoff will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on the STS-124 mission, joining Expedition 17 in progress and will provide Expedition 18 with an experienced flight engineer for the first part of its increment. Fincke and Lonchakov are scheduled to launch to the station in the Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in October for a six-month mission. Magnus is scheduled to join Expedition 18, replacing Chamitoff, as flight engineer after launching to the ISS on mission STS-126. Wakata is scheduled to join Expedition 18, replacing Magnus, as flight engineer after launching to the orbital complex on mission STS-119.

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ISS Expedition 20 Embroidered Crew Patch

2009-08-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

Expedition 20 Embroidered Patch With Crew Names

A 4" diameter embroidered version of the ISS Expedition 20 Mission Insignia will shortly be available with the participating crew member names.

Expedition 20 crewmembers take a break from training at NASA's Johnson Space Center to pose for a crew portrait. From the left (front row) are European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer and Expedition 21 commander; cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 19/20 commander; and cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer. From the left (back row) are Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer; NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer; Nicole Stott, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer; Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer; and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, 18/19/20 flight engineer.

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Apollo 11 Mission Patch

2009-06-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

Many a space patch collector began their collections with this mission patch. The Apollo 11 insignia was one of only two of the program that did not include the names of its crew members. (The other being the ill fated Apollo 13).

The official emblem of Apollo 11, the United States' first scheduled lunar landing mission. The Apollo 11 crew will be astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., lunar module pilot.
(Image credit : NASA).

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Space Station Expedition 18

2009-06-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

International Space Station Expedition 18 Mission Insignia

This emblem represents the eighteenth expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). Featured prominently is the Roman numeral XVIII. The "X" evokes exploration, which is at the core of the indivisible cooperation of the International Space Station partners. "V" is for victory and for the five space agencies in the ISS program. "III" stands for the hope that this crew will help evolve the ISS from supporting the last three-person crew to crews of six explorers and researchers. The moon, sun and stars symbolize the efforts of the entire ISS team, which will lead to the human exploration of the moon, our solar system and beyond.

NASA ISS Expedition 18 Space Station Insignia - Patch

NASA ISS Expedition 18 Space Station Insignia - Decal

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STS-128 Discovery Mission Insignia

2009-06-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

STS-128 Discovery Space Mission Patch

The STS-128 patch symbolizes the 17A mission and represents the hardware, people and partner nations that contribute to the flight. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is shown in the orbit configuration with the Multi Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Leonardo in the payload bay. This will be the first time that Atlantis has carried an MPLM to orbit. Earth and the International Space Station wrap around the Astronaut Office symbol reminding us of the continuous human presence in space.

The names of the STS-128 crew members border the patch in an unfurled manner. Included in the names is the expedition crew member who will launch on STS-128 and remain on board ISS, replacing another Expedition crew member who will return home with STS-128. The banner also completes the Astronaut Office symbol and contains the U.S. and Swedish flags representing the countries of the STS-128 crew.

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STS-128 Official Crew Image Link

STS-127 Space Patch

2009-06-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

NASA Space Mission Patch for STS-127 Endeavour Mission

Space Shuttle mission STS-127 is the 32nd construction flight of the International Space Station (ISS) and the final of a series of three flights dedicated to the assembly of the Japanese "Kibo" laboratory complex. In addition to delivering, installing, and servicing an external scientific platform that will be attached to the end of the Japanese module, STS-127 will bring up a new ISS crew member and return another one to Earth, replace vital components of the ISS electrical production system, and transfer various pieces of hardware to ISS.

Five spacewalks and the operation of four different robotic arms will be required to accomplish these tasks over 10 days. A crew spokesperson had the following words for the patch. "Bathed in sunlight, the blue Earth is represented without boundaries to remind us that we all share this world. In the center, the golden flight path of the space shuttle turns into the three distinctive rays of the astronaut symbol culminating in the star-like emblem characteristic of the Japanese Space Agency, yet soaring further into space as it paves the way for future voyages and discoveries for all humankind."

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NASA Gemini Program Patch

2009-05-30T18:32:00.000-07:00

NASA Gemini Program Commemorative 8" Patch

This design is the fourth in the series "Celebrating 50 Years of America in Space". It honors the men and women who worked on the Gemini Project.

The design celebrates every manned mission in the Gemini Program. The central focus is the Project Gemini symbol, a Roman Numeral II with two stars of the Gemini Constellation indicationg the two man crew. The Gemini symbol rises above Earth and points the way to the Moon. The main theme of each crew's mission emblem surrounds the perimeter of this patch. Each crew member's surname is paired in the order in which they first flew. The surname's of the final prime crew pilots are placed together as their commander had already flown. The four smaller stars in the center honor Ted Freeman, Ed Givens, Elliott See and Charlie Bassett who were killed before they could fly in space.

The patch is 8" in diameter with a merrowed border. It is not fully embroidered, as the black space behind the crew members is black twill. This allows the artist's artwork to be highlighted in a three dimensional effect. The center area is fully embroidered.

The design was created by Tim Gagnon of Titusville, Florida, a graphic and portrait artist with a lifelong passion for space exploration. His work is on display at the Kennedy Space Center, City Hall in Elmira, New York and the International Space Station.

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NASA Project Mercury Space Patch Commemorative

2009-05-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

NASA Project Mercury Commemorative 8" Patch

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the formation of NASA. To mark this event artist Tim Gagnon of Titusville, FL has designed a series of emblems commemorating the United States efforts to explore space.

This design, the second in the series honors the men and women of Project Mercury.The central themes of the design are the emblems that were painted onto the side of the Mercury spacecraft. These emblems were chosen by the astronauts who flew to illustrate their feelings about the program. You will note that “Freedom 7” and “Liberty Bell 7” are below the horizon. This illustrates that these two missions were sub-orbital. The other four missions rise above the Earth’s horizon into orbit. The Sun, just beginning to rise highlights the fact that these missions were our first forays into space. The Greek Symbol of the Planet Mercury with the number “7” inside was adopted as the astronaut’s symbol for their group. The surnames of the astronauts who flew the missions surround the patch in the border. Donald Slayton’s name is in gold to signify his appointment as Chief Astronaut in charge of crew assignments.

The patch is 8” in diameter with a merrowed border. It is not fully embroidered as the area of “space” above earth is black twill. This allows the astronauts artwork to be highlighted in a 3 dimensional effect.

The Mercury Commemorative Patch is 8" in diameter.

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NASA 50 Years of the U.S In Space

2009-05-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Celebrating 50 Years of America in Space Patch

This patch to span the first 50 year history of space exploration , borrowing the themes from the original National Aeronautics and Space Administration Seal as well as one of the newest program logos, “Ares”. The colors are the red, white and blue of the US Flag as well as gold for the 50th Anniversary and the natural beauty of space.

Since the number and scope of “manned” and unmanned scientific exploration projects are too numerous to include in any one design, the Earth, the Moon and the planet Mars are the major focus of our exploration efforts as well as the goals of future efforts. The stylized launch is representative of how we begin each mission of exploration. The constellation Orion represents the navigational tool for the first explorations away from our home planet and will figure prominently in the future. It is also the first constellation many of us learn as a child.

The launch star and plume pays homage to the US Astronaut Corps.On the right, there are 12 stars representing the first Americans to walk on the Moon. On the left are 13 additional stars, in toto representing the 25 Astronauts who died in the line of duty.

This design was created by Tim Gagnon of Titusville, FL. A graphic and portrait artist with a life long passion for space exploration, his work is on display at the Kennedy Space Center, City Hall in Elmira, NY and the International Space Station. The artist’s initials are a hallmark in the smoke at the base of the launch plume.

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STS-125 Mission Resource Materials

2009-04-26T11:54:00.000-07:00

STS-125 Mission Resource Materials

STS-125 Mission Summary

STS-125 Press Kit (4.5 Mb PDF)

STS-125 Mission Briefing Materials

Tony Ceccacci, STS-125 Lead Space Shuttle Flight Director

Tomas Gonzales-Torres, STS-125 Lead Spacewalk Officer

STS-125 Crew Portrait

STS-125 Mission Patch

Space Shuttle Facts› Flights by Orbiter › Night Launches › Extended Missions › Extended Duration Missions › Shortened Missions › End of Mission Landings

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STS-125 Launch Date - Possible Change

2009-04-26T11:44:00.000-07:00

Launch date review

How dare they! These things never go on time! I cleverly, when the price was right, booked my flight early to attend the launch (proposed for the 12th of May 2009). Now they decide to bring things forward to the 11th of May. I will be landing at Sandford Intl....just as Atlantis STS-125 leaves the ground....Of course I wish them only Good luck...and the 11th hasn't been finalised yet see NASA release below. I'll be there for the landing at least.

Review Will Set Official Atlantis Launch DateFri, 24 Apr 2009 04:09:10 PM UTC+0100
NASA managers will hold a news conference at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, April 30, to discuss the status of the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, and to announce an official launch date. The briefing will begin no earlier than 6 p.m. EDT, after the conclusion of the Flight Readiness Review. Launch currently is targeted for May 12, but may be moved a day earlier. While the astronauts continue their mission training at Johnson Space Center in Houston, technicians at Kennedy's Launch Pad 39A continue to prepare Atlantis and its payload for launch.

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ISS Expedition 22 Mission Patch Design

2009-04-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

ISS Expedition 22 Mission Insignia

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ISS Expedition 21 Mission Patch Design

2009-04-20T05:29:00.000-07:00

ISS Expedition 21 Mission Patch Design

The central element of the patch is inspired by a fractal of six, symbolizing the teamwork of the six-person crew. From the basic element of one person, together six people form a much more complex and multifaceted entity, toward the infinity of the universe. The patch shows children, on Earth in the bright Sun, as our future and the reason we explore. The Soyuz and Shuttle are the vehicles that enable human space exploration today, while the International Space Station is leading to our next goals, the moon and Mars. The patch shape has six tips, geometrically sound yet reminiscent of a leaf, representing symmetry and ecological harmony, while the six stars in deep space represent the current crew and future exploration crews. The insignia design for ISS flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and cosmonauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator and NASA's international partners may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which we do not anticipate, it will be publicly announced.

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NASA - 40th Anniversary of Apollo 1st Moonlanding

2009-03-26T14:24:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Apollo: NASA Commemorates the 40th Anniversary

WASHINGTON -- NASA is planning a number of activities and events in 2009 as America nears the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing on July 20. The events will celebrate the Apollo Program, its accomplishments, and the benefits to our lives today. "Celebrate Apollo: Exploring the Moon, Discovering Earth" is an effort to engage the public and disseminate information about NASA's historic, current and future missions. Several items have been developed to aid the celebration, including an Apollo 40th anniversary logo, calendar of events and Web site. The site NASA developed specifically for the Apollo 40th anniversary includes the special anniversary logo, an interactive feature about "Moon Trees" grown from seeds that flew on the Apollo 14 mission, and a "First Footprints" toolkit for use throughout the anniversary, which includes downloadable videos, images and events listings. NASA's official Apollo 40th anniversary Web site is located at:
http://www.nasa.gov/apollo40th NASA's Apollo missions Web site provides easy access to various NASA resources and multimedia about the Apollo story, the program and the history of human spaceflight, including gallery of images from the Apollo program. The Apollo site is online at:
http://www.nasa.gov/apollo NASA also has developed an interactive Apollo Program feature. On the anniversary of each Apollo mission, NASA posts a new feature that allows users to relive each mission with video, photos and a unique animated comic. The feature can be found at:
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/apollo40

Apollo 1 - Embroidered NASA Space Mission Patch

2009-03-26T05:40:00.000-07:00

Embroidered NASA Space Patch for the Apollo Mission.

Apollo-1 (204)
Pad 34-A (7)
Saturn-1B AS-204 (4)
CSM-x ()
Apollo Pad Fire

Crew:
Virgil "Gus" Ivan Grissom, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
Edward Higgins White, II, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
Roger Bruce Chaffee, Lieutenant Commander, USNLook below for Mary C. Zornio's more detailed biographies.

Backup Crew:
Walter M. "Wally" Schirra, Jr., Captain, USN
Donn F. Eisele, Colonel, USAF
Walter Cunningham, Colonel, USMC (Reserves)
On January 27, 1967, tragedy struck the Apollo program when a flash fire occurred in command module 012 during a launch pad test of the Apollo/Saturn space vehicle being prepared for the first piloted flight, the AS-204 mission. Three astronauts, Lt. Col. Virgil I. Grissom, a veteran of Mercury and Gemini missions; Lt. Col. Edward H. White, the astronaut who had performed the first United States extravehicular activity during the Gemini program; and Roger B. Chaffee, an astronaut preparing for his first space flight, died in this tragic accident.

A seven-member board, under the direction of the NASA Langley Research Center Director, Dr. Floyd L. Thompson, conducted a comprehensive investigation to pinpoint the cause of the fire. The final report, completed in April 1967 was subsequently submitted to the NASA Administrator. The report presented the results of the investigation and made specific recommendations that led to major design and engineering modifications, and revisions to test planning, test discipline, manufacturing processes and procedures, and quality control. With these changes, the overall safety of the command and service module and the lunar module was increased substantially. The AS-204 mission was redesignated Apollo 1 in honour of the crew.

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Apollo 40th Anniversary - Spaceboosters

2009-03-26T05:32:00.000-07:00

NASA 40th Apollo Anniversary Logo

The NASA 40th Anniversary of Apollo logo is not currently available as an embroidered patch...but watch this space!

NASA Links About Apollo
Apollo 40th Anniversary in 2008 web site celebrates the Apollo Program with text and audio Versions of President Kennedy's Speech, resources, and key source documents.
Apollo Program Overview at the Kennedy Space Center: A fine collection of materials relating to each Apollo mission, including an impressive collection of images.
Apollo Press Kits placed on-line in .pdf format by the Kennedy Space Center.
Apollo Lunar Surface Journal: An excellent site containing the transcripts of all the transmissions between Earth and the Moon while the astronauts were on the surface.
Apollo Soyuz Test Project: A site commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project with video and historical documents.
The Apollo Program Summary Report (Document # JSC-09423, April 1975): This hard-to-find document is an extremely useful overview of Apollo with details on the spacecraft, launch vehicles, scientific results, etc.
The Decision to Go to the Moon: President John F. Kennedy's May 25, 1961 Speech before a Joint Session of Congress, initiating Project Apollo
The Flights of Apollo: Information about each mission in the Apollo program.
A Historic Meeting at the White House about Human Spaceflight involving President Kennedy and NASA Administrator James Webb on November 20, 1962.
Apollo 1 (204): A special exhibit about the Apollo 1 (204 Capsule Fire) that took place on January 27, 1967.
Apollo 11 35th Anniversary Exhibit: An excellent site with documents, images, movies, and historical commentary.
Report of the Apollo 13 Review Board (a.k.a. the Cortright Commission): This is the report issued after the Apollo 13 accident which prevented the mission from landing on the moon and nearly cost the lives of the astronauts involved.
Apollo 12 Flight Journal A new companion to the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal and the already existing Apollo Flight Journals.
Apollo 13 Detailed Chronology
Apollo 15 Flight Journal: A splendid companion to the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, this evolving site contains the air-to-ground transcript of this trip to the Moon, accompanied by detailed technical commentary.
On the Moon with Apollo 16: A Guidebook to the Descartes Region: This guidebook contains many photographs and diagrams of the Descartes region and the equipment used on Apollo 16 for research and exploration and also explains the importance of scientific research in the region.
Lunar Exploration Times, 1959-1976: An outstanding chronology concerning missions to the Moon conducted by both the United States and the Soviet Union. Includes not only the Apollo flights but also the satellite probes sent to the Moon.
Apollo Audio and Video Segments from NASA's Fortieth Anniversary.
Astronaut Still Photography During Apollo: Describes the cameras and techniques used during the Apollo missions.

On-line Books Concerning Project Apollo:
Apollo Expeditions to the Moon (NASA SP-350, 1975)
Apollo Over the Moon: A View From Orbit (NASA SP-362, 1978).
The Apollo Spacecraft: A Chronology (NASA SP-4009, 4 volumes, 1969-1978).
Managing NASA in the Apollo Era (NASA SP-4102, 1982)
NASA Engineers and the Age of Apollo . (NASA SP-4104,1992).
Moonport: A History of Apollo Launch Facilities and Operations (NASA SP-4204, 1978).
Chariots for Apollo: A History of Manned Lunar Spacecraft (NASA SP-4205, 1979).
Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions (NASA SP-4214, 1989).
Unmanned Space Project Management: Surveyor and Lunar Orbiter (NASA SP-4901, 1972).

Destination Moon: A History of the Lunar Orbiter Program (NASA TM-3487, 1977).
An Annotated Bibliography of the Apollo Program (Monographs in Aerospace History, No. 2, 1994).
Apollo: A Retrospective Analysis (Monographs in Aerospace History, No. 3, 1994).
Enchanted Rendezvous: John C. Houbolt and the Genesis of the Lunar-Orbit Rendezvous Concept (Monographs in Aerospace History, No. 4, 1995).
Apollo by the Numbers: A Statistical Reference (NASA SP-4029, 2001).
Biomedical Results of Apollo (NASA SP-368, 1975).
What Made Apollo A Success? (NASA SP-287, 1971).
"Before This Decade is Out..." Personal Reflections on the Apollo Program (NASA SP-4223, 1999).
Project Apollo: The Tough Decisions (Monographs in Aerospace History, No. 37, 2005).

Non-NASA Links About Apollo
Apollo and the Smithsonian Institution: An interesting exhibit about Project Apollo created by the National Air and Space Museum.
Boeing Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Apollo 11: A site about Boeing North American (the former Rockwell aerospace units) and McDonnell Douglas, and their roles in helping to make possible the first Moon landing.
The Apollo Mode Decision: A good private site at Clemson University on the debate over the method of flying to the Moon with Project Apollo.
"To the Moon" the companion Web site to the two-hour NOVA special that chronicles the untold science and engineering story of how we got to the moon. The program will be broadcast on PBS at 8 pm on July 13,1999.
"Washington Goes to the Moon": A two-part radio program that deals with the political story of the acquiring and sustaining of support of the Apollo lunar landing program in the 1960s. Produced by WAMU-FM, the public radio station of the American University in Washington, D.C., the show's web site also has transcripts of the two programs, on-line documents, and transcripts of interviews with key personnel.
Apollo at American Samoa: Some interesting information about the Apollo missions that landed near and then passed through American Samoa.
Apollo Saturn Reference Page: Detailed technical information about the Saturn Launch Vehicles for modelers and space buffs, by a private enthusiast.
Contact Light: A personal recollection of the Apollo missions to the Moon. This site by a private enthusiast includes some cool video and audio clips, a lunar landing simulator game, and reference tables.
Where Were You? This web site is dedicated to collecting memories from the various points of view of people who where alive during the historic landing of Apollo 11.
"One Giant Leap" commemorates the anniversary of Apollo 11 with a visual journey and interesting facts and data..
First Moon Landing in 1969 marked an entire generation: Memories of the first moon landing on October 4, 1969
Apollo 11 Commentary: Contains the complete audio air to ground transmissions in streaming format
Man In Space: Study of Alternatives: This is a National Park Service study to identify possible locations and other components of the national park system that pertain to Apollo.

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International Space Station - Expedition 18 Mission Patch

2009-03-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

Embroidered Space Mission Patch for the ISS Expedition 18 Flight

to the International Space Station

Expedition 18 is the 18th and current expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). The first two crew members, Michael Fincke, and Yuri Lonchakov were launched on October 12, 2008, aboard Soyuz TMA-13. With them is astronaut Sandra Magnus, who joined the Expedition 18 crew after launching on STS-126. Gregory Chamitoff, who joined Expedition 18 after Expedition 17 left the station, ended his stay aboard ISS and returned to Earth with the STS-126 crew.

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Expedition 17 Space Patch - International Space Station

2009-03-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

NASA Expedition 17 International Space Station

Embroidered Space Patch

Expedition 17 was the 17th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS).
The first two crew members, Sergey Volkov, and Oleg Kononenko were launched on April 8, 2008, aboard the Soyuz TMA-12. Once aboard the station, they joined Garrett Reisman, who transferred from Expedition 16 to join the Expedition 17 crew.

Reisman was replaced by Gregory Chamitoff, who launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-124 on May 31, 2008. Volkov and Kononenko landed safely on October 24, 2008, while Chamitoff remained aboard the station as an Expedition 18 crewmember.

The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as well as symbolize the future potential for continuing exploration. The Earth, represented at the bottom of the patch, is the base from which all space exploration activities initiate. The International Space Station (ISS), shown in low Earth orbit, illustrates the current level of space operations. The arrow and star point outwards, away from the Earth, towards the wider universe indicating the direction of future activities as human beings build on what has already been accomplished. The flags, representing the home countries of the crew members, Russia and the United States, are touching, highlighting the cooperative nature of the space program and symbolizing the merger of science and technical knowledge of these two experienced space-faring nations.

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NASA Expedition 16 to the International Space Station

2009-03-24T09:18:00.000-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for the Expedition 16 Mission to the

International Space Station

ISS016-S-001A (February 2007) --- 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.

Expedition 16 was the 16th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). The first two crew members, Yuri Malenchenko and Peggy Whitson, launched on October 10, 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-11, and were joined by spaceflight participant Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian in space.

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ISS Expedition 15 Embroidered Space Patches

2009-03-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

NASA Expedition 15 to the International Space Station Embroidered Space Patch

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Expedition 15 was the 15th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). Four crew members participated in the expedition, although for most of the expedition's duration only three were on the station at any one time. During Expedition 15, the ISS Integrated Truss Structure was expanded twice: STS-117 brought the S3/S4 truss, and STS-118 brought the S5 truss.

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 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.

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Expedition 14 Mission Patch - International Space Station

2009-03-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

International Space Station Embroidered Space Patch - Expedition 14

Expedition 14 was the 14th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria, and flight engineer Mikhail Tyurin launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on September 18, 2006, 04:09 UTC, aboard Soyuz TMA-9. They joined Thomas Reiter, who had arrived at the ISS on 06 July 2006 aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during mission STS-121. In December 2006, Discovery mission STS-116 brought Sunita Williams to replace Reiter as the third member of Expedition 14. On April 21, 2007, Lopez-Alegria and Tyurin returned to Earth aboard TMA-9. Landing occurred at 12:31:30 UTC.

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.

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Space Station Expedition 13 Space Patch - NASA/ESA

2009-03-24T08:59:00.001-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for the Expedition 13 Mission to the International Space Station

Thomas Reiter, from the European Space Agency, became part of the Expedition 13 crew in July 2006. Reiter was launched with the second Return to Flight mission on Discovery (STS-121) on July 4, 2006. Reiter became the first European long-duration crew member on the International Space Station when he officially joined the crew of the ISS at 19:13 UTC on July 6, 2006 upon the complete installation of his Soyuz spacecraft seat liner, allowing him to return to Earth aboard the docked Soyuz craft.

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."

Reiter's arrival restored the station crew to three members for the first time since May of 2003. The station's crew size was reduced to two when shuttle flights were put on hold after the Space Shuttle Columbia accident on February 1, 2003.

A later version of the patch included a third flag (German) trailing from the International Space Station.

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NASA International Space Station Expedition 12 Mission

2009-03-24T08:51:00.001-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for the ISS Expedition 12 Mission

Expedition insignia available as a space patch, pin and decal. Alsdo available as a mousemat; visit the spaceboosters online store - its out of this world. The Royal Mail still handles our deliveries - what a service ...to infinity and beyond!

Expedition 12 (2005) was the 12th expedition to the International Space Station, launched from Kazakhstan using the Russian Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft. The crew landed back in Kazakhstan on April 8, 2006 with the addition of the first Brazilian astronaut, Marcos Pontes.

American entrepreneur Gregory Olsen was launched in the Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft and returned with Expedition 11 on Soyuz TMA-6 on 2005 October 11, thereby becoming the third space tourist.

The Expedition 12 space 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 NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights and Space Station increments is reserved for use by the astronauts and cosmonauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize.

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Space Station Expedition 11 Mission

2009-03-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for the Expedition 11 ISS Mission

Available from SPACEBOOSTERS

Expedition 11 (2005) is the 11th expedition to the International Space Station, using the Soyuz TMA-6, which stayed during the expedition for emergency evacuation.
European Space Agency Italian Astronaut Roberto Vittori launched with Expedition 11 on the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft and returned April 24, 2005 with Expedition 10 on Soyuz TMA-5.

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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Space Station Expedition 10 Space Patch - NASA/ESA

2009-03-24T08:40:00.000-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for The NASA International Space Station Mission - Expedition 10

Expedition 10 (2004–2005) was the 10th expedition to the International Space Station, using the Soyuz TMA-5, which stayed during the expedition for emergency evacuation.

Chiao and Sharipov docked at the Space Station on October 16, 2004 aboard Soyuz TMA-5, to relieve Expedition 9 crewmates Mike Fincke and Gennady Padalka. Chiao was the expedition commander and NASA science officer, and Sharipov was the Soyuz commander and flight engineer.

Notable accomplishments included replacing critical hardware in the Quest Joint Airlock; repairing U.S. spacesuits; and submitting a scientific research paper on ultrasound use in space. Chiao was also the first astronaut to vote in a U.S. Presidential election from space.

ISS010-S-001 (May 2004) --- 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.

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Expedition 9 Embroidered Space Patch NASA Space Station Mission

2009-03-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

Expedition 9 Embroidered Space Patch

The design of the Expedition 9 mission patch includes a tribute to astronauts and cosmonauts who gave their lives in space exploration. The outspread wings of the eagle have 16 stars and 1 star of David. They represent the Apollo 1 crew Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee. Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L crew Francis "Dick" Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnick and Christa McAuliffe. Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 crew Rick D. Husband, William C. McCool, David M. Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Michael P. Anderson, Laurel Clark and Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Around the eagles neck are 4 small red stars and one larger red star. The large star is for Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space during Vostok 1, who was killed during training for Soyuz 3. The other 4 are for Soyuz 1 cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, Soyuz 11 crew Georgi Dobrovolski, Viktor Patsayev and Vladislav Volkov.

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ISS Expedition 8 to the International Space Station

2009-03-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

Embroidered Space Patch for the Space Station NASA Expedition 8 Insignia

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Station Science Officer Michael Foale, Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri and ESA Astronaut Pedro Duque docked the Soyuz TMA-3 with the International Space Station at 3:16 a.m. EDT (0716 GMT) on October 20. At the time of docking, both spacecraft orbited the Earth above Russia.

Once the Expedition 7 crew undocked, Foale and Kaleri settled down to work, beginning a more than six-month stint focused on Station operations and maintenance.
The new Station crew, along with Duque, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 1:38 a.m. EDT Saturday, October 18 2003.

The Expedition 8 crew conducted the first two-person spacewalk at the International Space Station. Unlike previous spacewalks conducted by ISS crews, there was not a crewmember inside the Station as the spacewalkers worked outside. The spacewalk was based out of the Pirs docking compartment; the spacewalkers wore Russian Orlan space suits.
This was the 52nd spacewalk devoted to Space Station assembly, operations and maintenance, bringing the cumulative total to 322 hours and 32 minutes. It was the 27th based out of the Station, bringing the total to 155 hours and 17 minutes.

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.

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Expedition 7 to the International Space Station

2009-03-24T08:26:00.000-07:00

Expedition 7 Embroidered Space Patch

ISS007-S-001 (March 2003) --- 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.

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International Space Station Insignia

2009-03-24T08:22:00.000-07:00

NASA ISS Space Station Embroidered Patch Available for the Expedition 6 Mission

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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International Space Station ISS NASA Expedition 5

2009-03-24T08:18:00.001-07:00

NASA ISS Expedition 5 Embroidered Space Patch Insignia

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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Expedition 4 Embroidered Space Patch NASA Space Station Mission

2009-03-24T08:13:00.000-07:00

NASA ISS Expedition 4

Embroidered Mission Patch

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.

Expedition 4 ISS Space Station NASA Embroidered Insignia Available from the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store

Space Station Expedition 3 Space Patch

2009-03-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

NASA ISS Expedition 3 Crew Patch Now Available from SPACEBOOSTERS

ISS003-S-001 (June 2001) --- 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 ISS Space Patch - Space Station Expedition 2

2009-03-24T07:52:00.000-07:00

NASA ISS Expedition 2 Embroidered Space Patch

ISS02-S-001 (January 2001) --- 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."

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ISS Expedition 1 NASA Patch

2009-03-24T07:41:00.000-07:00

NASA ISS Expedition 1 Embroidered Space Patch

ISS01-S-001 (October 2000) --- 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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More Space Webs from Spaceboosters

2009-02-04T04:07:00.000-08:00

Increasing our webspace on the net.

In an effort to generate more traffic and increase availability of information to as far an audience as possible we have created some more websites. Please visit them and use the links provided to find out more about spaceflight and astronomy. Psst.... pass it on.

http://space-photos.synthasite.com/

http://sts-126.synthasite.com/

http://sts-124.synthasite.com/

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http://spaceexplorers.synthasite.com/

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STS-127 Space Shuttle Mission Patch

2009-02-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

NASA STS-127 Space Mission Insignia

STS-127 Official Crew Portrait - Photo credit: NASA

More info to follow.

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ISS Expedition 20 Patch Designs Released

2008-12-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

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).

ISS Expedition 20 Patches & Pins; as soon as they are commercially produced as either decals, patches or pins they will be available via the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store.

SOYUZ T-11 Mission Patch

2008-11-13T10:26:00.000-08:00

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

Soyuz T-11 mission patch available from the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store

NASA Altair Patch

2008-11-13T10:23:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-13T03:49:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-05T11:59:00.000-08:00

International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Crew Patch

Available soon through our online store. For mission patches, crew photos and astronaut portraits etc. Please visit the SPACEBOOSTERS Online Store.

Soyuz TMA-13 Patch Design

2008-10-30T08:42:00.000-07:00

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.

Happy hunting,

Nick

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Soyuz TMA-13 Patch Design Released

2008-09-14T07:39:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-05T11:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-23T06:39:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

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.

Nick Deakin

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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
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre

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)

We will be attending the Pontefract and Autographica Events with trade stands, be sure to drop by and say hello,

Nick Deakin

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SPACEBOOSTERS

2008-08-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

spaceboosters.co.uk

Be sure to visit the spaceboosters online store for the latest space photos, NASA patches and pins and a whole lot more.

We also have a number of satellite websites with a mix of space news and information, don't be shy visit them today!

http://www.nasa-space.co.uk/
http://www.nasa-collectables.com/
http://www.unofficial-michaelfoale.com/
http://www.unofficial-pierssellers.com/
http://www.unofficial-helensharman.com/
http://www.unofficial-nicholaspatrick.com/

Nick Deakin

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Expedition 16 Mission Insignia

2008-08-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Expedition 16 Mission Patch

Expedtion 16 Crew Portraits

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