The amazing vehicles that made this journey to space and back. The original flag is used to symbolize a continuity of technical achievement and. S8639756 1986 sts62a crew portrait, the crew takes time out from. Nasa patch space shuttle exploration mission collectibles. Most of this crew flew sts27 in 1988 on board atlantis. Shuttle patch space shuttle mission patches the space. Infobox spaceflight sts 62 a was a planned space shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload teal ruby into polar orbit. The crew emblem,which depicts space shuttle endeavour on its way back from the internationalspace station iss. The only deviation to normal operating procedures was a delay in deploying the solid rocket booster recovery ships because of high seas. The white stars within the outer circle represented of each of the astronauts assigned to the mission. New listing vintage picture of space shuttle signed with 3 mission patches very good cond. Get the best deals on space shuttle exploration mission collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at.
Why the space shuttle was doomed from the start space shuttle. Unless otherwise noted, all patches have a rubberized backing for ironing onto cloth. Patch pair vtg space shuttle challenger sts51l search. Space shuttle discovery is shown in the orbit configuration with the multi purpose logistics module leonardo in the payload bay. I have tentatively asked for some ideas for a patch for 62 a but thus far have received none. Sts62 a was a planned space shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload teal ruby into polar orbit. Sts 2 was the second space shuttle mission conducted by nasa, and the second flight of the orbiter columbia. Nasa launch highlights sts62 mission patch the launch originally set for march 3 was postponed at the t11 hour mark due to predicted. Even the spectacular intelsat iv retrieval of sts 49 in may 1992 required only four. When they flew, only two crew members had masters degrees.
Even one that might be your least favorite can take on a new meaning when you study the background of the crew and the designer often in the crew. One 1 new patch space shuttle sts 62a vandenberg lauch site. Space shuttle shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson. Nasa launch highlights the launch originally set for march 3 was postponed at the t11 hour mark due to predicted unfavorable weather in the ksc area. Sts62a revisited canceled mission patch collectspace. The names of the orbiter discovery and crew surround the patch in a royal blue. This united states nasa sts 62 mission patch is made by the company that supplies the united states armed forces. Sts 107 mission patch space shuttle columbia large 7. We print the highest quality sts posters and art prints on the internet page 5. Usa, patch sts62 usmp2 hochauflosende version 327 kb patch oare, patch sts62. Sts 62 was the only space shuttle mission where none of the crew members had a doctorate degree.
Wholesale lot of 10 embroidered patches for space shuttle columbia missions. Another repair mission occurred on sts 61 as the hubble space telescope was captured and refitted with a corrective lens to compensate for a defective primary mirror. Here youll find our collection of space shuttle patches. The cargo bay deployable payloads were shuttle mir rendezvous and fly around, spartan 204 science, and eva activities. Mission specialist sam gemar returned to his work with the middeck 0gravity dynamics experiment. Naming in the us space shuttle sts program the shuttle is officially referred to as the space transportation system sts. Mode is an instrumented model of a truss structure which may be used on. The first manned flight took place on february 7, 2001. Jan 28, 2011 space shuttle columbia nasa orbiter vehicle designation.
Across the 11 communities participating in ssep on sts 5, there were 974 patch designs submitted by students. Sts 71 was the first shuttle mission to dock with the russian space station mir. Sp94 nasa sts62 space shuttle mission patch nasa patches. The 14day mission is the latest in a series of extended duration orbiter edo flights which will provide. Sts62 was a space shuttle program mission flown aboard space shuttle columbia.
It would have been the first manned launch from vandenberg air force base, california. Space shuttle columbia ov102 by bagera3005 on deviantart. Space shuttle exploration mission collectibles for sale ebay. The sts 128 patch symbolizes the 17a mission and represents the hardware, people and partner nations that contribute to the flight. The later controversy about vandenberg launch facilities being unsafe for shuttle launches was just a fig leaf. Astronauts and artists shape shuttle mission patch space. Sts62 was the only space shuttle mission where none of the crew members had a. Nasa patch space shuttle exploration mission collectibles for sale. Veteran astronaut john young commanded a test flight of columbia that lasted 2 and a half days. It would have been the first manned launch from vandenberg air. The dominant feature of the sts 51e emblem is an orbit formed by a colonial american flag and a space shuttle. People living and working in thriving communities beyond the earth, and using the vast resources of space for the dramatic betterment of humanity. The sts 62 space shuttle program mission report summarizes the payload activities as well as the orbiter, external tank et, solid rocket booster srb, redesigned solid rocket motor rsrm, and the space shuttle main engine sshe systems performance during the sixtyfirst flight of the space shuttle program and sixteenth flight of the orbiter vehicle columbia ov102. The four stars in space represent the space shuttle fleet at the time the sts62a mission was approved enterprise, columbia, challenger, and atlantis.
Nss is an independent nonprofit nonpartisan educational membership organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. Tto be on the safe side, the flight plan allowed for two. Nasa national aeronautics and space administration sp94 sts62 space shuttle mission patch. The launch originally set for march 3 was postponed at the t11 hour mark due to predicted unfavorable weather in the ksc area. Sts 62 was a space shuttle program mission flown aboard space shuttle columbia. It launched on 22 march 1982, and landed eight days later on 30 march. Nasa sts62 columbia mission patch spaceboosters limited. Sea and skys space shuttle mission insignia page features mission patch images from all. On flight day 6, wednesday, march 9, 1994 the sts62 crew members devoted their time to the secondary experiment housed in columbia s middeck. Space shuttle mission patches 19811985 space mission. The united states microgravity payload2 usmp2 made its second flight to study microgravity on materials and fundamental science.
Get the best deals on nasa patch space shuttle exploration mission collectibles when you. List of space shuttle missions wikipedia, the free. Initially, the launches were given sequential numbers indicating order of launch, such as sts 9. Sts 62 a was a planned space shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload into polar orbit. Its official program name was space transportation system, or sts. Growing up in bakersfield, california presented many opportunities to view a space shuttle landing at edwards air force base. Sts67 was a human spaceflight mission using space shuttle endeavour that launched from kennedy space center, florida on 2 march 1995. Sts62 patch shop nasa the gift shop at nasa johnson. Space shuttle atlantis during the launch of sts106 nasa.
Astronauts made repairs and the satellite was released back into orbit. Sts 62 was the sixtyfirst orbital spaceflight of nasas space shuttle program. Best and worst shuttle mission patches collectspace. Sts 48 very clever lines, picassolike sts 62 sunrise sts 58 dna sts 78 shuttle as phoenix bird sts 101 has motion. The only deviation to normal operating procedures was a delay in deploying the solid rocket booster recovery ships beca. Jan 16, 20 the last launch of the space shuttle era, incl cockpit communication it almost goes wrong when the gox vent hood arm, or beanie cap retraction wasnt confirmed starts with launch polls. Space shuttle mission patches 19911995 space mission. Features writer ben evans is the author of the newly released springer praxis publication space shuttle columbia her missions and crews. It lasted almost 11 days, and crew members made five eva sorties, an alltime record. Shuttle patch space shuttle mission patches the space store. Sts 107 mission patch is a must have for any space collector as it was the final flight for columbia as it burned up on reentry killing the astronauts on board. The space shuttle was americas first partially reusable spacecraft. Specific shuttle missions are therefore designated with the prefix sts.
Sts06285021 image text liftoff of sts 62 space shuttle columbia sts06285026 image text liftoff of sts 62 space shuttle columbia sts06285095 image text landing of the sts 62 space shuttle columbia sts06285147 image text landing of the sts 62 space shuttle columbia. Financial burdens and military obligations as an adult, however, prevented me from viewing an actual space shuttle launch. Each patch is individually bagged in a crystal clear bag with a hole for retail display. The twoweek mission also featured a number of biomedical experiments focusing on the effects of long duration spaceflight. Cookies are currently enabled to maximize your teepublic experience. Sts 2 marked the first time that a crewed, reusable orbital vehicle returned to space. Sts 3 was nasas third space shuttle mission, and was the third mission for the space shuttle columbia. Click on any patch thumbnail image to view a fullsized version.
Sts patch mission patch official site sts patch mission. Ov102 was the first spaceworthy space shuttle in nasas orbital fleet. This collection of photos and documents represents a consolidation of ongoing research into items carried aboard spacecraft. Lot of 2 nasa space shuttle columbia sts107 5 patch patches.
Sts62a national aeronautics and space administration. Pieces of hardware critical to mission success and those carried purel. By tradition, the mission patches for space shuttle flights were designed by the crews, typically working. It would have been the first manned launch from vandenberg air force base, california, and the first manned mission to go into polar orbit. Look tooclosely at the sts 126 mission patch and you might miss it. Sts 62 sunrise sts 58 dna sts 78 shuttle as phoenix bird sts 101 has motion. Space shuttle mission patches 19911995 space mission insignia. Nasas space shuttle, officially called the space transportation system sts, is the spacecraft currently used by the united states government for its human spaceflight missions. In response to jsc moving into stage three operational status, please allow for delayed shipments. As the official contractor to nasa, we have provided embroidered patches to the astronauts for the entire space shuttle program from 1981 to the present day. Payload specialist edward pete aldridge was also the undersecretary of the air force. Sts49 marked the first flight of shuttle endeavour, replacing challenger and bringing the fleet. Sts62a was a planned space shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload teal ruby into polar orbit. There are sometimes subtle symbologies that can make a patch very special to a crew.
Our nasa patches are made with the same craftsmanship as our patches that we supply to the armed forces. Sts 62 will be the 16th flight of space shuttle columbia and the 61st flight of the space shuttle system. New shuttle mission sts107 embroidered patch inmint condition. The sts 62 space shuttle program mission report summarizes the payload activities as well as the orbiter, external tank et, solid rocket booster srb, redesigned solid rocket motor rsrm, and the space shuttle main engine ssme systems performance during the sixtyfirst flight of the space shuttle. The mission launched on 12 november 1981 and landed two days later on 14 november. Nasa astronaut patch space shuttle mission sts 62a flight. Sts62a national aeronautics and space administration wiki. Welcome presented here is an archive of information to help further tell the story of human spaceflight.
The primary payloads were the usmp02 microgravity experiments package and the oast2 engineering and technology payload, both in the orbiters cargo bay. Astro2 was the second dedicated spacelab mission to conduct astronomical observations in the ultraviolet spectral regions. With its very heavy workload, the sts 61 mission was one of the most sophisticated in the shuttle s history. The original flag is used to symbolize a continuity of technical achievement and progress since colonial times. The mission involved extensive orbital endurance testing of the columbia itself, as well as numerous scientific experiments. Nasa patch space shuttle exploration mission collectibles for. Sts 62 a was a planned space shuttle mission to deliver a reconnaissance payload teal ruby into polar orbit. Sts62 patch launch highlights the launch originally set for march 3 was postponed at the t11 hour mark due to predicted unfavorable weather in the ksc area. It would have been the first manned launch from vandenberg air force base. Due to a bad weather forecast the managers decided on march 02, 1994 to delay the launch for 24 hours. Even one that might be your least favorite can take on a new meaning when you study the background of. P reliminary version preflight that never went into production. Shop sts posters and art prints created by independent artists from around the globe.
545 989 1360 244 1219 602 873 185 14 740 858 1413 1124 165 670 141 286 555 251 1230 1475 855 708 586 1369 1002 279 236 1236 852 568 252 59 300 4 247