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Russian | Here is a logo of the new Russian multi-purpose laboratory module "Nauka" ("Science") to be launched to the International Space Station on July 21. |
Robert Pearlman | Here is the insignia's description, via Roscosmos: Nauka module patchAt the Baikonur Cosmodrome, active preparations are underway for the Proton-M carrier rocket launch with the Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module, scheduled for July 21, 2021. Roscosmos publishes the logo of the new Russian module of the International Space Station and its description. The logo has a traditional look coherent with those of Russian crewed missions. Nevertheless, some of its elements might need additional clarifications. The Nauka Multifunctional Laboratory Module is pictured against the globe in the background in the very center of the emblem. The module is depicted in its operational configuration: with the ERA (European Robotic Arm) manipulator deployed, open porthole, and an airlock. The Russian tricolor encircling the module referring to its origin. The name of the module (НАУКА, lit. 'science') is placed along the circumference of the emblem together with the year of its launch, the launch site (БАЙКОНУР, the Baikonur Cosmodrome) and the Proton-M carrier rocket (ПРОТОН-М) to take it into near-earth orbit. The ellipses of three crossed orbits (stylistic interpretation of the orbitals of electrons in an atom) additionally refer to the scientific purpose of the module. The orbits are topped by the logos of Roscosmos and the head enterprises-manufacturers of the module - the Khrunichev Center and RSC Energia, both parts of Roscosmos. The stars in the lower part symbolize the full composition of the Russian segment of the International Space Station. Large stars stand for the Zarya Functional Cargo Block, the Zvezda Service Module and the Nauka itself, which will become part of the segment on July 29. The other two stars stand for the Rassvet (MIM-1) and Poisk (MIM-2) research modules. |
Jacques van Oene | Photo of the patch: |
Paul J. Brennan | I like it! |
waa49 | I like it also. Can I buy this patch, if so, from whom? Thanks. |
Russian | This patch exists in two sizes: 10 cm and a bigger one. |
Jacques van Oene | Another Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) patch: |
KSCartist | Two very good looking patches. |
SXPatches | I like the details and composition. |
Kevin T. Randall | quote: Originally posted by waa49: Can I buy this patch, if so, from whom?
An example of the top patch, the larger 6" (15 cm) version, was sold on eBay by "Rocket Proton", a Russian seller from Baikonur for a staggering $200+. |
Russian | The seller didn't show the embroidered patch but only its picture. Could be a copy. The bigger size patch is 15x15cm. They were produced in a very small quantity. About 30 patches. quote: Originally posted by Jacques van Oene: Another Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) patch
This patch is ordered by Baikonur. |
Jacques van Oene | The two different size patches next to each other: |
Paul J. Brennan | I didn't bid on the auction, but I've purchased from the seller several times before. He is a reputable dealer/seller. Again, great patch design! The final auction price was higher than I thought it would sell for. Congratulations to the buyer. |
Russian | The total batch of the small size patches is 900. Could go up. |
waa49 | quote: Originally posted by Russian: This patch is ordered by Baikonur.
Any detailed information about the seller? |
Russian | They're sold in a souvenir shop in the down town. But I think they will be on eBay. |
Kevin T. Randall | The second example of this larger 6" (15 cm) version of the Nauka patch has just sold on eBay with buy it now, from "Rocket Proton" based in Baikonur. He has also listed and sold the smaller 4" (10 cm) version on eBay too. |
Paul J. Brennan | I just received the smaller 10cm version of this patch from the same eBay seller. Arrived in a little over a week. It's a very colorful patch! |
Kevin T. Randall | The Russian seller Rocket Proton has now listed the third version of this Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) patch on eBay (as can be seen above in Jacques' second post). All three versions of these MLM patches have now been re-listed by this seller. |
waa49 | I received the 10cm version of this patch from the Baikonur seller. Arrived within a week. It's a very nice patch! |
Robert Pearlman | The large Nauka MLM patch is on board the module, affixed to an access panel just inside the entry hatch: |
Robert Pearlman | Oleg Novitskiy and Pyotr Dubrov wore the Nauka patch on their Orlan spacesuits to begin outfitting new module during a seven-hour spacewalk on Friday (Sept. 3). |
Kevin T. Randall | Five more of the 4" (10 cm) versions of this Nauka multi-purpose lab module patch is back for sale on eBay from the same Russian seller. He also has one of the "MLM" version listed.Update 22nd September 2021: Two more of the 6" (15 cm) versions of this Nauka patch have also been listed by this seller. |