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Topic: Space Center Houston Independence Plaza patch
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-06-2015 06:14 PM
   
Space Center Houston has released a preview of its new mission patch for Independence Plaza: Every human mission NASA has flown since Gemini V has its own patch, created by the astronauts venturing into space. The newest international landmark will send visitors into orbit once it opens on Jan. 23, so it's getting its own unique mission patch and logo. The design reflects the remarkable ingenuity and achievement of the Space Shuttle Program and the innovators who conceived of the plan to ferry shuttles on the back of a 747. The logo has a patriotic flair, with a flag behind NASA 905 and the shuttle replica Independence. On that flag are five grouped stars to denote the orbiters that flew into space and one single star to represent Enterprise, the orbiter that proved out Boeing 747 could carry a shuttle.  |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 10-08-2015 07:11 PM
Beautiful patch! Any word on who the artist is? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-29-2015 05:44 PM
The patch was designed by Space Center Houston's staff artist. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 10-29-2015 06:04 PM
Niiiiiicce... I like it a lot!I wonder what the significance of the six stars is? |
Cozmosis22
Member Posts: 968
From: Texas * Earth
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 10-29-2015 07:08 PM
Very good design.As noted, six stars for five flown orbiters and the test article Enterprise. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 10-29-2015 09:46 PM
Geez, I read that and totally missed that part on the 6 stars... |
astrorero
Member Posts: 42
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 10-30-2015 09:46 AM
If anyone knows if the patch will be available for purchase before Jan. 23, please let us know. I would like to place my order for one when it becomes available. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1234
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 11-30-2015 10:06 PM
The patch was available at Space Center Houston today. The circular area is a little smaller than I thought, but the wings extending out make it about 4 inches across. Nice looking. |
astrorero
Member Posts: 42
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 12-02-2015 12:12 PM
Just ordered my patch. Spoke to Vera at 1-800-746-7724, nice lady. Patch was $6.99 + $5.50 S&H. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-02-2015 01:43 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 328KF:
The patch was available at Space Center Houston today.
Did you get any photos? |
328KF
Member Posts: 1234
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 12-02-2015 03:12 PM
Here ya go:  |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 12-02-2015 03:38 PM
Niiiiiiiice! Thanks for posting that! |
astrorero
Member Posts: 42
From: San Dimas, CA USA
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 12-17-2015 10:14 AM
After a mix-up in their paperwork, I received my patch yesterday. Thin, but nice. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-17-2015 10:18 AM
Space Trader also has shot glasses and coffee mugs with the logo, with more products to come. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42984
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-20-2016 01:43 PM
Space Center Houston held a media preview today for the opening of Independence Plaza. The center's staff surprised the press attending with this patch, an exclusive for the media, dated for the exhibit's debut: And here is a scan of the souvenir patch, as pictured earlier.  |
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