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Topic: European Space Agency (ESA) shoulder patch
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carl walker Member Posts: 384 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-28-2012 11:31 AM
European Space Agency (ESA) shoulder patchFor the first time in ESA's history, we are proud to announce that the original ESA astronaut shoulder patch is now available to order. This version, with the ESA logo and 19 Member State flags, is exactly as worn by current ESA astronauts and first worn by Andre Kuipers during training for his ESA PromISSe mission in 2011. The original provider, the German company Quadrotem, has been licensed to produce these for sale to the public and by ESA-authorised vendors. |
hoorenz Member Posts: 1035 From: The Netherlands Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-28-2012 02:36 PM
Congratulations Carl. One more step closer to full availability of ESA patches! |
carl walker Member Posts: 384 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-28-2012 03:45 PM
Cheers, Erik, yes we're working to hopefully produce patches of earlier ESA missions with our original suppliers. |
lm5eagle Member Posts: 429 From: Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 08-29-2012 06:46 AM
Carl, I've been waiting a long time for something like this. This is most welcome news and I wish you success in continuing this initiative. Between your role as Editor of ESA Bulletin and what you have undertaken here, we are fortunate in having you serving our needs. Thank you very much. |
Bull_Eckert Member Posts: 28 From: Cadiz, Spain Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 11-16-2012 04:32 AM
I received the ESA patch yesterday. The patch is 3.15" wide and 5.11" long (8 x 13 cm). |
dcfowler1 Member Posts: 111 From: Eugene, OR Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-27-2012 11:01 PM
I note that Poland has now accessioned ESA as of Nov 19, so they'll have to make another one. |
carl walker Member Posts: 384 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-28-2012 03:47 PM
Indeed we did. Better order your 19-flag version now, before we switch to the 20-flag version (already designed). |
carl walker Member Posts: 384 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-18-2013 04:07 AM
Quadrotem now have ESA's 20 Member State patches available, following Poland joining Europe's space agency last November.Note the 19-flag version will be available while stocks last, for collectors, but officially we have switched to the 20-flag version. |
MSS Member Posts: 939 From: Europe Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-14-2013 09:06 PM
Here is the 20 states ESA patch with Alexander Gerst during exams at Star City. |
carl walker Member Posts: 384 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-16-2015 03:33 PM
The new ESA 22-flags patches (with Estonia and Hungary) are now available from official ESA supplier Quadrotem. The price of 8.00 Euro plus delivery incl. VAT and payment method are the same, see website. PayPal to whenning@quadrotem.de. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 47620 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-30-2017 06:54 PM
ESA photo (caption by Carl Walker) ESA 22-flag patch, made by quadrotem.de, seen inside Cupola on 30 May 2017. Taken by Thomas Pesquet. |