Ips was used on three different space shuttle missions between 1985 and 1995. Watch how nasa marked the challenger space shuttle disaster. From space comes understandingthis design is the eighth in the series celebrating 50 years of america in space. There were over 1,200 active suppliers to the program throughout the united states. Space shuttle eracommemorative 30 year patch for space shuttle programthe space shuttle program 30year commemorative patchcredits. Iss patch in space shuttle exploration mission collectibles. The space shuttle atlantis will carry the raffaello multipurpose logistics module to. The mmu was first demonstrated in space on a shuttle flight. High quality space shuttle inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest top 15. Jan 12, 2010 nasas space shuttle program held an inhouse contestover the past few months to have its prior and present employees design acommemorative patch marking the orbiters upcoming retirement. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries the space shuttle program invited past and present program workers to design an emblem marking the end of the shuttle era. Space shuttle commemorative 19812011 space patches. Patches created for shuttle missions to mir usually display an excellent mix of american and russian heroic tropes.
This space shuttle end of program patch is 4 inches in diameter and was produced by the official nasa patch manufacturer, ab emblem. The final patch design for the space shuttle program has been selected by a nasa committee from a pool of entries by nasa employees and. This design was created for a contest conducted by nasa in 20092010 for a space shuttle program commemorative patch. The coin designed as intricately as the shuttle itself. To commemorate the brave heroes of the apollo mission, we have partnered with well know and respected space artists and enthusiasts tim gagnon also known as kscartist and dr. Space shuttle end of program 30 years commemorative pin. Sts71 mir a galaxy mint bronze medal issued to commemorate the space shuttle atlantis flight, sts71 to the mir space station and the 100th manned us space mission. S space shuttle program is due for release from the official nasa supplier. Included with each patch is a detailed description of the patch, colors, and symbols. This twentieth anniversary sts7 patch was owned by dr. Joint polar satellite system james webb space telescope wide. Regardless of whether your collection becomes a future treasure, collecting can be a fun and educational hobby.
Nasa commemorative patches and space patches the space store. The future of the shuttle fleet, however, is in question. Aug 10, 2005 a look at the future of the space shuttle the return of space shuttle discovery marks a muchneeded success for nasa. This space shuttle program commemorative patch was designed by blake dumesnil of nasas johnson space. To pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. The first manned flight took place on february 7, 2001. Patches shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson space. 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. My design of the space shuttle program commemorative patch is based on expanding new horizons to our future in human space exploration.
Watch how nasa marked the challenger space shuttle. How all of these variations upon the embroidery theme could work for future space exploration i dont know, but were game. Nasa space shuttle program announces commemorative patch. The contest, which closed to submissions last december, was conceived by space shuttle program manager john shannon and his technical assistant debbie byerly as an uplifting activity for workers as the program entered its. Sts61f was a united states space shuttle mission planned to launch on 15 may 1986 using challenger. Mission patches were first sported by nasa astronauts in 1965.
Its official name, space transportation system sts, was taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable spacecraft of which it was the only. Feb 21, 2011 30th anniversary of the space shuttle program. Jan 29, 2015 the challenger was just 73 seconds postlaunch on jan. The challenger was just 73 seconds postlaunch on jan. The original sts7 patch s design, in the center, incorporates the shuttle s large robotic arm bent in the shape of a seven, signifying the mission number. A mission patch is a cloth reproduction of a spaceflight mission emblem worn by astronauts and. Space shuttle program announces commemorative patch. Get the best deals on other space exploration mission collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. It was also entered in a peoples choice award vote for nasa employees, and an unofficial fans choice poll conducted by. Veteran astronaut john young commanded a test flight of columbia that lasted 2 and a half days.
Shop international cooperation commemorative 8 x 10 patch. Two bright stars reminders of the two orbiters lost challenger and columbia. The space shuttle program commemorative coins are still available, but quantities are limited, so dont delay order today. Nasa launches patch contest to mark shuttle eras end. I picked the most dramatic angle of the shuttle i could find to highlight the magnificence of the most complicated space vehicle in the world. Nasa video showed that 81 seconds into the flight, a 20inch, 2 12pound piece of the foam fell off and struck columbias. 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. Nasa 100th space shuttle mission commemorative patch. International cooperation commemorative 8 the space store. Nasas contest to design the last shuttle patch wired. Nasa reveals winning patch in endofshuttle contest space. May 16, 20 this pin was discovered by barcelona ruby conference. This design takes its inspiration from the emblem of. The space shuttle program was the united states governments manned launch vehicle program from 1981 to 2011, administered by nasa and officially beginning in 1972.
This design takes its inspiration from the emblem of each program. These commemorative patches are truly beautiful and unique. In creating the emblems for not only nasa, but for commercial entrants into the space exploration industry, are there any special considerations you have to take into account. We may be down to one or two of these, so they may disappear off this page, so first come, first served. The ips was a gimbaled pointing device, capable of aiming telescopes, cameras, or other instruments. Vote now in collectspaces unofficial fans choice poll for nasas space shuttle commemorative patch contest, open jan. These coins help raise money for important causes as well as commemorate important aspects of american history. This design was the winning submission in a contest. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries. Ultimate factivity collection space 12 99 women in space.
International space station 20 years commemorative patch. Space shuttle program commemorative patch 19812011 shop. Winner and losers of nasas final shuttle patch contest wired. Ab emblem made this special commemorative patch honoring shuttle flight sts107 and the crew. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest top 15 the space shuttle program invited past and present program workers to design an emblem marking the end of the shuttle era. Nasas chosen space shuttle commemorative patch center, flanked. A look at the future of the space shuttle the return of space shuttle discovery marks a muchneeded success for nasa. See more ideas about space patch, patches and nasa patch. The space shuttle program occupied over 654 facilities, used over 1. Sewon novelty patch commemorative patch for the nasa space shuttle program space shuttle discovery 100th mission sts92 on october 11th 2000. Sts88 iss this is the space flight awareness flown metal medal from the sts88 first shuttle to dock with the international space station in 1998. The patch design contest takes its inspiration from a tradition among shuttle crew members. Space shuttle shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson.
The amazing vehicles that made this journey to space and back. Its official program name was space transportation system, or sts. 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. The space shuttle program, otherwise known as the space transportation system, had a fleet of six space shuttles, they were discovery, challenger, columbia, atlantis, endeavour and enterprise. Dumesnils patch was the winner of the agencys space shuttle program commemorative patch contest. Shuttle program commemorative design 283336 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. High quality nasa space shuttle inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Like many things in machine embroidery, there is a strange balance in the creation of these patches. Instead of creating 10 sections for every program, we have put them in this section. Space shuttle era commemorative 30 year patch for space shuttle program the space shuttle program 30year commemorative patch credits. A new embroidered patch celebrating the 30th anniversary of the u. Other space exploration mission collectibles for sale ebay. The space shuttle program commemorative coin made from metal flown on the first space shuttle flight.
Marc jacobs, who designed space shuttle crew patches in the past, artistically designed and graciously made available at no cost to be reproduced in embroidery an in memory logo in the wake of the tragedy of sts107. 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. Nasa space shuttle program commemorative collectspace. The space shuttle program is on its way out, but the core of people who built.
The judges are in the process of narrowing down the. Get the best deals on nasa patches travel collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Here youll find our collection of space shuttle patches. As the night sky opens, the constellation orion is seen at the top of the triangle, signaling not only nasas future space flight program, but also the next chapter in. May 14, 2010 the mmu was first demonstrated in space on a shuttle flight. Original 6 women nasa astronauts tim gagnon commemorative space patch mint. It was cancelled after challenger was destroyed earlier that year. Space shuttle program patch shop nasa the gift shop at.
Shuttlerelated facilities represented over a quarter of nasas inventory. Patch, commemorative, sts7, 20th anniversary, sally ride. Space shuttle 30th anniversary patch official nasa. 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. I picked the most dramatic angle of the shuttle i could find to highlight the magnificence of the. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest we have completed the peoples choice award portion of our space shuttle program commemorative patch contest. Nasas space shuttle program held an inhouse contestover the past few months to have its prior and present employees design acommemorative patch marking the orbiters upcoming retirement. Shuttle patch space shuttle mission patches the space. Space shuttle mission patches 19811985 space mission. This item nasa space shuttle program commemorative patch sp211 nasa sts110 space shuttle atlantis mission patch classic nasa patch with hook and loop for team morale size. Sts2 was launched from the kennedy space center on 14 may 2010. Space patches, astronaut patches, planet patch, shuttle patch, embroidered patch, ironon sewon patch, patch for jeans, patch for jackets cherryyee 5 out of 5. International cooperation commemorative 8 x 10 patch ex astrum intelligendo is latin which translates into.
See more ideas about nasa missions, nasa and patches. Sts2 iss assembly flight ulf4 was a nasa space shuttle mission, during which space shuttle atlantis docked with the international space station on 16 may 2010. There is no restriction for the emblems that go on the flight suits. Space transportation system stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent. Blake dumesnils design as the winner in the space shuttle program commemorative patch contest. Space shuttle program commemorative patch contest entries nasa. Nasa commemorative designs for the end of the space shuttle program and the. To honor them, nasa gave its employees the chance to design the patch. To embroidery and beyond nasa mission patches mr x stitch. Et8s nose art was finalized after the nasa space shuttle program commemorative patch contest.