The Story
This patch represents the historic one-year expedition to the International Space Station (Expeditions 43-46)
The mission will pave the way for future pursuits in space exploration of humankind on longer journeys to farther destinations.
Design Elements
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Numeral One
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Emblazoned with US and Russian Flags. Represents the duration of the mission and the countries of its crew
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Kelly - Корниенко
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Commander Scott Kelly and flight engineer Mikhail Korniyenko, who both will be on board for the entire year
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Thirteen stars
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Representing the astronauts and cosmonauts working together in harmony throughout the mission
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Orbital Planes
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Depicting the orbit of the ISS around the Earth and Earth’s orbit around the sun
Specifications
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5 × 4¼ in
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Full embroidery
Description
This patch represents the historic one-year expedition to the International Space Station (Expeditions 43-46)
The mission will pave the way for future pursuits in space exploration of humankind on longer journeys to farther destinations.
Design Elements
-
Numeral One
-
Emblazoned with US and Russian Flags. Represents the duration of the mission and the countries of its crew
-
Kelly - Корниенко
-
Commander Scott Kelly and flight engineer Mikhail Korniyenko, who both will be on board for the entire year
-
Thirteen stars
-
Representing the astronauts and cosmonauts working together in harmony throughout the mission
-
Orbital Planes
-
Depicting the orbit of the ISS around the Earth and Earth’s orbit around the sun
Specifications
-
5 × 4¼ in
-
Full embroidery
