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Russian
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posted 11-10-2022 03:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Maybe this would be interesting to collectors... Expedition 69 key ring patch:

Liembo
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posted 11-10-2022 09:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Liembo   Click Here to Email Liembo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm amazed at the quantity of these zipper pulls that they are producing lately and yet I've never seen a single one on the open market.

MSS
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posted 12-07-2022 01:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MSS     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here is the Expedition 69 crew patch: (via Twitter):

Russian
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posted 12-07-2022 09:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It is just shirt design.The logo is much better.

Russian
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posted 01-20-2023 10:52 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This pin was produced for the MS-23 crew, but now Soyuz MS-23 will go to the ISS without crew as a rescue ship for the MS-22 crew. So the Expedition 69 crew will change as well.

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posted 01-20-2023 04:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Liembo   Click Here to Email Liembo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It's a shame this design will be a sidebar. It is absolutely gorgeous.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-25-2023 01:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
According to Woody Hoburg speaking at today's Crew-6 pre-flight press briefing, the Expedition 69 patch will be used as is (though presumably with the names changed accordingly).

The patch, he said, was largely designed by Loral O'Hara, who was originally scheduled to launch on Soyuz MS-23 and join Expedition 69, but now will likely fly in the fall on Soyuz MS-24 and join Expedition 70. The members of Crew-6 asked and received O'Hara's permission to continue using her design.

IconDesign29
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posted 01-25-2023 03:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for IconDesign29     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well this wasn't exactly the usual sort of rollout of a patch as I've had in the past, but I am really thrilled people seem to like the design from what has been shown so far. In particular, I am glad that the Crew-6 folks like it as well per today's briefing.

When I was working on the MC-23 design last year, I was asked to take a stab at the Expedition 69 patch per a photo of the Profi window that Loral had the idea of using as a style for the design. From there, I designed it all from scratch as inspired by the colors and linework of the mid-century style stained glass window. I think it was a great idea and made for a truly unique design. I am glad it will still be used and hope everyone likes it when you see the full digital version.

However, I do not know which version will be used. I created two variations — with and without the names. We'll see which way they go with it.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-25-2023 04:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Blake, congrats on another awesome patch design! I am really looking forward to seeing the artwork released.

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posted 01-25-2023 07:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for IconDesign29     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thank you so much Robert! And thank you for asking the question during the briefing today!

MajTom7
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posted 02-24-2023 11:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MajTom7   Click Here to Email MajTom7     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Liembo:
I'm amazed at the quantity of these zipper pulls that they are producing lately...
In some cases, I'd rather have the zipper pull than the patch.

Russian
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posted 03-06-2023 02:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Oleg Kononenko has the original Expedition 69 patch on his training suit.

Woven patch:

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posted 03-07-2023 09:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for KSCartist   Click Here to Email KSCartist     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Blake, every time you create a new patch I think it can't get any better and each time you amaze us even more. Congratulations!

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posted 03-07-2023 01:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for IconDesign29     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks very much Tim! It's always a relief to get such positive feedback on these designs when they are finally publicly revealed, especially after having worked on them so long ago.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 03-28-2023 01:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
With today's (March 28) start of Expedition 69, NASA has released the mission patch art:

Expedition 69 Patch Description

The Expedition 69 patch reflects the mission of the International Space Station to enable long-term exploration of space, for the benefit of Earth.

The unique mosaic design is inspired by the vintage, Art Deco stained glass window in Star City, Russia that provides a stylistic portrayal of the beauty of space exploration. The number "69" forms a circle to symbolize the international partnerships and collaboration that make the ISS program possible.

The Earth is the central element inside the "6", as our home planet and the primary beneficiary of research onboard space station. The star shining from Earth, spanning multiple continents, represents the ground teams around the world who support every aspect of this expedition and ensure our safe return home.

The ISS itself signifies the contributions of thousands of people over the past several decades, whose vision and sustained efforts have made this miracle of a laboratory an unparalleled success. Looking towards the future, the next big steps in human space exploration are reflected in the Moon and Mars.

The sun around Mars is symbolic of the human imagination, curiosity, and ingenuity that draws us to explore. The two white stars in the sky are taken directly from the Star City mural. The larger star represents the family and friends whose love and support makes this endeavor possible. The smaller star represents the explorers who came before us and helped pave the way to the stars.

lucspace
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posted 03-28-2023 01:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lucspace   Click Here to Email lucspace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
AB Emblem has produced an embroidered version. It will probably never reach the crew before the end of their mission...

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posted 03-29-2023 02:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Panther494   Click Here to Email Panther494     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A really nice design. The colors appear rather different from the NASA released image to the woven example. Seems to be too purple.

Why has there been such a delay in this being released?

Robert Pearlman
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posted 03-29-2023 05:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Part of the delay was because the space station partners needed time to decide when Expedition 69 would begin.

Generally, expeditions ended and began with the departure of a Soyuz crew, but with Soyuz MS-22 left the station without a crew, so there was some debate whether to extend Expedition 68 or begin Expedition 69. Ultimately, the latter won out, but the decision was made relatively recently, such that the approval for the patch was delayed, too.

As for the colors, I can recall one other patch where an early example photo made the blues appear more purple than were in real life. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the patch looks like when received.

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posted 03-29-2023 11:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This vest, photographed aboard the ISS, was produced by Kentavr with the ISS-69 simplified patch embroidered directly on its cloth:

MSS
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posted 03-31-2023 02:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MSS     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here is the no names patch like from the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center web page:

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posted 03-31-2023 03:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This polo was produced by NASA. Kentavr didn't embroider "EXPEDITION" because of some technological problems.

Kevin T. Randall
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posted 05-01-2023 01:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kevin T. Randall   Click Here to Email Kevin T. Randall     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
AB Emblem have released the Expedition 69 patches (without crew names).

The SKU patch design number and the date codes have now been confirmed as;

  • 452390 A-B Emblem Made In USA 04/23 20
  • 452390 A-B Emblem Made In China 04/23 01
  • 452390 A-B Emblem Made In USA 07/23 20 (Baikonur)

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posted 05-21-2023 02:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tom   Click Here to Email Tom     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Will there be an Expedition "69.5" patch to commemorate the Ax-2 stay aboard ISS, as was done during Expedition 37?

Robert Pearlman
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posted 05-21-2023 03:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Unlike the "half" crew that flew as part of Expedition 37, the Ax-2 crew are on a private mission and will not be members of the Expedition 69 crew (commemorative or otherwise).

Kevin T. Randall
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posted 10-20-2023 09:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kevin T. Randall   Click Here to Email Kevin T. Randall     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
AB Emblem have just released this Expedition 69 patch with the seven crew names on. The details on the embedded labels are as follows;
  • 458338 A-B Emblem Made In USA 09/23 20

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