Its official name, space transportation system sts, was taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable. Nasabetween the first launch on april 12, 1981, and the final landing on july 21, 2011, nasas space shuttle fleet columbia, challenger, discovery, atlantis and endeavour flew 5 miss. Space shuttle program 30 years commemoratives a new embroidered patch celebrating the 30th anniversary of the u. Mercury commemorative backpatch project mercury, mercury. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries.
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The destruction of challenger and subsequent halt of the space shuttle program led to the cancellation of the mission. To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary and retirement of the space shuttle program, the design of this patch aims to capture the visual essence and spirit of the program in an iconic and triumphant manner. Shop top fashion brands decorative patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The space shuttle was a spacecraft which was used by the american national aeronautics and space administration, or nasa. Nasa commemorative patches and space patches the space. Space shuttle end of program patch the space collective. As a result, creating a patch with the image of an orbiter surrounded by the names of all of the. This space shuttle end of program patch is 4 inches in diameter and was produced by the official nasa patch manufacturer, ab emblem. Jan 14, 2010 nasa has revealed the 15 patch designs that will compete to become the agencys official commemorative emblem for the end of its space shuttle program later this year. It is the winning entry in a commemorative patch design contest sponsored by the space shuttle program. Description additional information measures approx.
As the official contractor to nasa, we have provided embroidered patches to the astronauts for the entire space shuttle program from 1981 to the present day. A new embroidered patch celebrating the 30th anniversary of the u. The original sts7 patchs design, in the center, incorporates the shuttles large robotic arm bent in the shape of a seven, signifying the mission number. This patch was designed by aerospace engineer blake dumesnil, who has supported the space shuttle program with his work in the avionics and energy systems divisions of the nasa johnson space center engineering directorate. Space shuttle program commemorative patch 19812011 shop.
The term space patch is mostly applied to an emblem designed for a manned space mission. Nasa space shuttle 30 years program commemorative embroidered. Dumesnils patch was the winner of the agencys space shuttle program. The basic shape of the patch and space shuttle on it are from the original space shuttle program patch. Banner, nasa manned flight awareness, it takes a team to. Make offer authentic artemis nasa moonmars program a b emblem 5 commemorative patch. Nasa patch space exploration mission collectibles for sale. I merged the original space shuttle patch and elements of the sts51l challenger and sts107 columbia patches to create my entry. Blake dumesnils design as the winning design in the space shuttle program commemorative patch contest. Winner and losers of nasas final shuttle patch contest. A commemorative patch celebrating 30 years of the space shuttle program 19812011. Nasa launches patch contest to mark shuttle eras end forums. Nasa launches patch contest to mark shuttle eras end.
Nasa space shuttle program announces commemorative patch. The amazing vehicles that made this journey to space and back. With just six space shuttle flights remaining, the next scheduled to lift off next week, nasa has invited its past and present space program workers to design an emblem to mark the end of the shuttle era. Traditionally, the patch is worn on the space suit that astronauts and cosmonauts wear when launched into space. A panel of nasa judges will select the winning artwork to be flown on sts2, the final flight of space shuttle atlantis as currently scheduled for launch in may. Mission patches were important symbols of and souvenirs of the space program. The space shuttle program 30year commemorative patch credits. To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary and retirement of the space shuttle program, the design of this patch aims to capture the visual essence and.
Feb 21, 2011 30th anniversary of the space shuttle program. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Space shuttle program commemorative patch early release. Shuttle patch space shuttle mission patches the space store. This space shuttle program commemorative patch was designed by blake dumesnil of nasas johnson space center in houston. Completing the collection as the shuttle program ends, theres a growing interest in shuttlerelated historical items and collectibles. No manufacturer space shuttle program commemorative. Space shuttle end of program patch 1981 2011this patch commemorates the 30 year space shuttle program. Find great deals on ebay for space shuttle commemorative. Yes, this patch is much prettier than the program s official logo, but we are not in the business of historical revisionism. These will be available through the store and can be preordered. Space shuttle commemorative 19812011 space patches.
Nasa space shuttle columbia commemorative patch blue ribbon commemorative patch for space shuttle columbia and its crew patch features silhouette of columbia draped in a blue ribbon 7 stars is tribute to the heroes of sts107 sp. Space shuttle program announces commemorative patch contest winner the space shuttle program has selected mr. Instead of creating 10 sections for every program, we have put them in this section. Nasa patch space exploration mission collectibles for sale ebay. Space shuttle patch commemorative patches of the space. Patch, shuttle program, we made history national air. However, in february 2011, nasa declared that the final mission of atlantis and of the space shuttle program, sts5, would be flown regardless of the funding situation. Mercury gemini apollo skylab apollosoyuz test project space shuttle others. The winner of the peoples choice award is blake dumesnil with hamilton sundstrand at jsc. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries nasa. Buy patch squad mens nasa space shuttle program commemorative patch.
A mission patch is a cloth reproduction of a spaceflight mission emblem worn by astronauts and other personnel affiliated with that mission. Nasa space shuttle program commemorative collectspace. Nasa between the first launch on april 12, 1981, and the final landing on july 21, 2011, nasas space shuttle fleet columbia, challenger, discovery, atlantis and endeavour flew 5 missions, helped construct the international space station and inspired generations. We are known for our logos and we even sold a set of products to a commander of a space shuttle mission and a blue angels sweatshirt to blue angel 7 we do special orders and are officially licensed by nasa and others.
Full isometric view of the space shuttle launch stack assembly space transportation system, lyndon b. Nasda astronaut takao doi performed japans first eva on sts87. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries 9 the focus of this patch is the center shuttle with the payload bay doors open, cradling the earth. Nasas chosen space shuttle commemorative patch center, flanked by. Space shuttle program patch shop nasa the gift shop at.
Nasa scout program commemorative coin 19601979 100 successful launches. These medallions will be plated in antique bronze and protected within circular presentation case. Jul 10, 20 space mission patches space shuttle commemorative patch honors the space shuttle program and stay safe and healthy. This we made history commemorative patch was designed to celebrate the thousands of people who worked on the space shuttle program over the course of its 30 years. Astronauts, space workers submit designs for nasas endofshuttle patch contest.
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Nasa space shuttle mission cloth patch sts 117 nos. Nasa has identified the peoples choice for their insignia commemorating the end of the space shuttle program. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries 3 i merged the original space shuttle patch and elements of the sts51l challenger and sts107 columbia patches to create my entry. It is nasa store, offers wide range of spacex products. Patch, commemorative, sts7, 20th anniversary, sally ride. International space station 20 years commemorative patch. The contest invited all current and former employees of nasa and its contractors to submit ideas for a patch to commemorate the retirement of the space shuttle. Here youll find our collection of space shuttle patches. Patch squad mens nasa space shuttle program commemorative patch.
Space shuttles were used to carry astronauts and cargo into space. Buy nasa space shuttle program commemorative patch. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Nasa space shuttle columbia commemorative patch blue. Nasa reveals winning patch in endof shuttle contest. The space program infobox is intended to display the program s logo. Nasa video showed that 81 seconds into the flight, a 20inch, 2 12pound piece of the foam fell off and struck columbias left wing.
A commemorative patch design to mark the end of the space shuttle program has been created by a hamilton sunstrand employee at jsc. Nasa space shuttle mission cloth patch sts 8 challenger nos. Nasa reveals winning patch in endofshuttle contest space. We have completed the peoples choice award portion of our space shuttle program commemorative patch contest. Whether you pride yourself on being an agent of the empire, a rebel fighter or an apollo fanatic, weve got the emblems to suit you. Two months ago, nasa put out the call to its past and present employees. Space shuttle discoverys commemorative pins, patches, banners. S space shuttle program is due for release from the official nasa supplier. Full isometric view of the space shuttle launch stack assembly space.
Nasa reveals winning patch in endofshuttle contest. Blake dumesnil of clear lake city designed a patch that was. Per this art, the official space shuttle program commemorative design will be embedded in full color on one side, while the other side will dimensionally render a space shuttle at work through a launch, space mission and landing. Yes, this patch is much prettier than the programs official logo, but we are not in the business of historical revisionism. Winner and losers of nasas final shuttle patch contest it beat out 84 other prospective patches to be the final commemorative token of the program that defined this generation of space travel. The space shuttle program was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the national aeronautics and space administration nasa, which accomplished routine transportation for earthtoorbit crew and cargo from 1981 to 2011.
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