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[i]Thirsk suggested the powerful thunderbird as the centrepiece, which fits in well with Helin's own background as a Tsimshian native artist. The feathers and wings represent the men and women in the space program (which includes Japanese and Europeans). The sun in the bird's heart was also in the original patch, providing continuity, and inside the stomach is an open book, speaking to the knowledge to be learned from the mission. "The bear symbol is symbolic of the Russian involvement," Helin said, while the fluke on the bird's head stands for the Canadarm. The raven and moon symbolize future stations on the moon.[/i]
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