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Topic: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission patches
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-28-2011 11:23 AM
   
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission patchesNASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) was launched Nov. 26, 2011 from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Curiosity rover is scheduled to land on the Red Planet on Aug. 6, 2012.  At least three different embroidered versions of the official mission insignia (above) have been produced.  Above: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sourced patch, circa 2009, made for MSL team members.  Above: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sourced patch (2011), made as a souvenir. Available through The JPL Store.  Above: Kennedy Space Center (employee) exchange store sourced patch (2011), made as a souvenir. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-28-2011 11:29 AM
In addition to the official logo patches, at least three related mission patches have been produced.  Above: U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing Atlas V MSL (AV-028) patch.  Above: USAF 45th Space Wing Mars Science Lab Curiosity patch.  Above: Kennedy Space Center sourced patch (2011) produced as a souvenir. Available from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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J Blackburn
Member Posts: 224
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 11-29-2011 02:27 PM
I have the patch from the JPL store and the one from KSC gift shop. Do you know where one might find the 45th Air Force Atlas MSL patch? |
Jim Behling
Member Posts: 1463
From: Cape Canaveral, FL
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 11-29-2011 03:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by J Blackburn:
Do you know where one might find the 45th Air Force Atlas MSL patch?
eBay. |
riolag
Member Posts: 81
From: Fl, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-01-2011 10:06 PM
The last round patch was also available at the KSC employee store - interestingly it was more expensive than the shaped patch. |
Jim Behling
Member Posts: 1463
From: Cape Canaveral, FL
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 12-04-2011 03:24 PM
And yet more versions. 
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J Blackburn
Member Posts: 224
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-04-2011 10:24 PM
Found it, thanks Jim! |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 750
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 12-05-2011 03:11 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Behling:
And yet more versions.
Who made the first version? Ugh. Looks like it's been through re-entry already. Malaysian? |
Jim Behling
Member Posts: 1463
From: Cape Canaveral, FL
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 12-05-2011 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by dogcrew5369:
Who made the first version?
It was on a shirt. |
galacticvoyager
New Member Posts: 4
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 12-15-2011 11:49 AM
Does anyone know who manufactured these patches? I have received numerous inquiries asking if an MSL patch can be purchased. |
Jim Behling
Member Posts: 1463
From: Cape Canaveral, FL
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 12-15-2011 01:00 PM
It can be purchased from the JPL store. |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 224
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-15-2011 07:56 PM
I purchased mine from the JPL Store however it was not on or in any type of package that had information on it, only loose by itself. |
galacticvoyager
New Member Posts: 4
From: Houston, Texas, USA
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted 12-16-2011 12:18 PM
Thanks for the info. It appears that the CalTech Book Store is the only source.
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-07-2012 10:23 PM
AB Emblem has produced a new Curiosity patch: You asked and we listened! We are proud to offer our very own A-B Emblem designed and executed Curiosity Rover emblem. This beautiful three dimensional looking emblem sports a black and metallic copper merrow border. Our design number is 202977 and will be available in approximately three weeks.  |
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