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T O P I C R E V I E WRobert PearlmanMaking the rounds on social media, a first look at the International Space Station Expedition 68 insignia.The crew, as announced to date, includes: NASA astronauts Nicole Mann, Josh Cassada, Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg; Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev, Dmitriy Petelin, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub; and JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata. More astronauts and cosmonauts are still to be assigned.LiemboWithout going too far into the negative, I'll just say that I find this patch design "basic." Paul J. BrennanI’m with you Liem.Mike DixonDoes not impress me.TomLooks similar to ISS Expedition 67 patch.BMckayThis is probably the prototype. So I would expect a few color changes.BMckayThis is probably the prototype. So I would expect a few color changes KSCartistThey say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.Yea, I’m going to go with that.KAPTECI agree Tim. I agree.dcfowler1Perhaps not an exciting design, but I like the color scheme.BMckayTim, must be me. I see very little similarity to yours. Your patches are usually better.PowerCatIf my memory is correct, I think the Expeditions 26, 27 and 28 patches each had a similar orientation and appearance of the ISS.LiemboWell to be fair, there are only so many tropes to select from in patches of this type: the sun, the earth, the moon, the ISS / spacecraft, etc when you're not going way into the abstract like with ISS-66, as an example. They're bound to have some similarities when they're not abstract. KSCartist quote:Originally posted by PowerCat:I think the Expeditions 26, 27 and 28 patches each had a similar orientation and appearance of the ISS. You are correct.Jorge and I designed the 26 and 27 patches concurrently. We deliberately flipped the ISS for 27 to illustrate the Southern Hemisphere and added the Southern Cross constellation. Whoever did 28 used our ISS. quote:Originally posted by BMckay:I see very little similarity to yours. Bryan, the similarities are the position of Earth and the moon. To be clear, I’m not upset. Just surprised.Moonbase AlphanThe full color, detailed image looks far better than that patch. Even the embroidered shirts that the crew wears are better as well. Seems like that patch may be a work-in-progress, and will have a lot more stitching added to it.TomOh...much better!!waa49Is there already an explanation about the patch?MSSHere is the Expedition 68 patch from GCTC web page:Skyforce1I am sending out all orders with Expedition 68 tomorrow morning after the launch of the SLS.AB Emblem sticker on the back reads 444068 08/22 20 Made in the USA. Kevin T. RandallMany thanks for the embedded label details Joe.Skyforce1You're welcome Kevin, you're good to go!Kevin T. RandallAB Emblem have just released and have listed on their website this ISS Expedition 68 patch. They have the following details on the embedded labels;444068 A-B Emblem Made In USA 07/22 20 (crew batch)444068 A-B Emblem Made In USA 08/22 20444068 A-B Emblem Made In USA 09/22 20 444068 A-B Emblem Made In China 09/22 40444068 A-B Emblem Made In USA 10/22 20 waa49Ref: Expedition 68 Mission Overview: International Space Station Expedition 68 marks the 24th year of operation since the start of its assembly on orbit. Today, the U.S., Russia, Japan, Canada, and the European Space Agency are partnering in the operation of the largest ever orbital outpost managed by humankind. Seven sparkling stars in the vastness of space represent crewmembers and experts on the ground operating the space station. Bright sunbeams illuminate the station, a platform for scientific research, Earth and astronomical observation, education, as well as development of new technologies necessary for the exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, on the Moon and Mars.
The crew, as announced to date, includes: NASA astronauts Nicole Mann, Josh Cassada, Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg; Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev, Dmitriy Petelin, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub; and JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata. More astronauts and cosmonauts are still to be assigned.
Yea, I’m going to go with that.
quote:Originally posted by PowerCat:I think the Expeditions 26, 27 and 28 patches each had a similar orientation and appearance of the ISS.
Jorge and I designed the 26 and 27 patches concurrently. We deliberately flipped the ISS for 27 to illustrate the Southern Hemisphere and added the Southern Cross constellation.
Whoever did 28 used our ISS.
quote:Originally posted by BMckay:I see very little similarity to yours.
Seems like that patch may be a work-in-progress, and will have a lot more stitching added to it.
AB Emblem sticker on the back reads 444068 08/22 20 Made in the USA.
International Space Station Expedition 68 marks the 24th year of operation since the start of its assembly on orbit. Today, the U.S., Russia, Japan, Canada, and the European Space Agency are partnering in the operation of the largest ever orbital outpost managed by humankind. Seven sparkling stars in the vastness of space represent crewmembers and experts on the ground operating the space station. Bright sunbeams illuminate the station, a platform for scientific research, Earth and astronomical observation, education, as well as development of new technologies necessary for the exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, on the Moon and Mars.
Seven sparkling stars in the vastness of space represent crewmembers and experts on the ground operating the space station. Bright sunbeams illuminate the station, a platform for scientific research, Earth and astronomical observation, education, as well as development of new technologies necessary for the exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, on the Moon and Mars.
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