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Robert Pearlman
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posted 03-27-2025 09:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Zena Cardman released the Crew-11 mission patch, representing her upcoming flight to the International Space Station with fellow NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov:
With gratitude for the journey, and joy for the adventures ahead: go Crew 11.

Marwin2
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posted 03-28-2025 03:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marwin2   Click Here to Email Marwin2     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Who is the patch designer?

lucspace
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posted 03-28-2025 04:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for lucspace   Click Here to Email lucspace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hmmm... two names upside down, I always thought that was a no-no in crew patch design.

Russian
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posted 03-28-2025 08:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A little bit "China in space." Would add the ISS to avoid it.

Robert Pearlman
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posted 03-28-2025 11:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The official description:
The Crew-11 mission patch embodies teamwork, exploration, and the deep connections that bind us — across nations, agencies, and families.

Shades of white, red, and blue pay tribute to the flags of the three nations represented by the crew, while three gold stars symbolize the unity of our three space agencies working together in pursuit of discovery.

At the heart of the design, two radiant sunbeams form the number "11" illuminating a blue circle — a subtle nod to Voyager's Pale Blue Dot image, reminding us of the fragile unity of our shared home. This vision of Earth is reflected in the dragon's eye, reinforcing our focus on exploration and the perspective gained from space.

The dragon, evoking the heraldry of family crests, stands as a guardian of our mission and legacy. Within the stars, we honor the children of the crew, a reminder of the generations inspired by human spaceflight.

Encircling it all, a red flame represents both the power of launch and the plasma of reentry, symbolizing the full journey — our departure from Earth, our work aboard the International Space Station, and our safe return home. Crew-11: Together, we rise.

KAPTEC
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posted 03-28-2025 05:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for KAPTEC   Click Here to Email KAPTEC     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I agree with Victor. China is gradually taking the lead, even in design.

And of course, with Luc too. Two names upside down, never!

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