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Topic: Souvenir Patch: 50 Years of America in Orbit
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nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 01-01-2012 03:26 PM
   
Here's Max-Q's latest design effort, which commemorates the coming 50th anniversary of Americans in orbit (February 2012). This one was created in a joint effort with Tim Gagnon. We will be offering these emblems for $7.50 each.  |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 01-01-2012 03:52 PM
I was happy to consult on this patch. I suggested the use of the Earth Jorge and I designed for the STS-129 patch. Super job Max Q. |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 01-03-2012 09:02 AM
Here's the artwork for the emblem (full, embroidery-friendly and simplified) -  
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Glint
Member Posts: 1040
From: New Windsor, Maryland USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-03-2012 12:59 PM
Nice patch. Does anyone else think Mir deserves a place on it? After all, it hosted Americans in orbit during its lifetime.Granted, the Mir station itself wasn't orbited by the USA. However, the ISS wasn't 100% USA-built. ISS has numerous components constructed and launched by other nations and is on the patch. Maybe a Soyuz could be added too in order to bring the patch up to date.  |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 01-03-2012 01:59 PM
It's an interesting thought and you have a valid point about the ISS not being fully-American. However, I'll note that the majority of ISS hardware would not be there were it not for American vehicles (shuttle orbiters) and funding (Zarya was paid for by U.S.). You'd only have Zvezda, Pirs and Poisk up there (Nauka soon to join them). That's why we didn't include Mir and Soyuz.However, we do have some other ideas floating around to commemorate Russian events as well and could easily include both vehicles. The idea of placing Dragon on the emblem was also discussed since the first SpaceX launch is set to occur around the February anniversary, but the idea was eventually taken off the table since it will not be a manned spacecraft. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 01-03-2012 02:07 PM
I am a little disappointed about that design. With Ed White and Bruce McCandless it looks to me more like a "50 Years of American Spacewalkers" patch (we can celebrate that in a few years...), than a "50 Years of Americans in Orbit" patch. A "50 Years of Americans in Orbit" patch without John Glenn and Friendship 7 for me is not the real thing... |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-03-2012 02:47 PM
There is a small Mercury spacecraft on the patch. |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 01-03-2012 02:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Apollo 8:
A "50 Years of Americans in Orbit" patch without John Glenn and Friendship 7 for me is not the real thing...
We appreciate the feedback. However, we did include a Mercury capsule along with the other five American vehicles in the orbit trail.The goal was not to create a 50th anniversary of Friendship 7 emblem. We wanted to create something that showed what we've achieved in space over the last 50 years and I believe we've done that. EVAs were a part of our success and we used two of the most iconic images captured during those events to highlight that success. |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 224
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 01-03-2012 04:38 PM
Nice patch Nathan! When will they be available for purchase? |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 01-03-2012 04:44 PM
Thanks Jason. We're sorting a few things out but will certainly let you know when were ready to take orders (I'm keeping a list). |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2896
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 01-03-2012 06:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Apollo 8:
A "50 Years of Americans in Orbit" patch without John Glenn and Friendship 7 for me is not the real thing...
There's already a Friendship 7 50th designed and it will be available from the Space Store in February. |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 176
From: Vienna, Austria
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 01-04-2012 03:41 PM
Thanks Tim. I am looking forward to this! |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 02-01-2012 03:30 PM
UPDATE - These patches have been ordered and should be here towards the end of February |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 578
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 02-02-2012 09:51 AM
Nathan, only a word: BEAUTIFUL! |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 02-02-2012 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by KSCartist:
There's already a Friendship 7 50th designed and it will be available from the Space Store in February.
And here it is. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 02-06-2012 11:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by nathan.moeller:
UPDATE - These patches have been ordered and should be here towards the end of February
I'm looking forward to this. Put me down for one, I have just the spot picked out for this on a flight suit I'm putting together! |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 03-01-2012 12:21 PM
The patches arrived yesterday and will be shipped out tomorrow afternoon. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 03-01-2012 08:56 PM
Sounds good, can’t wait to get mine! |
nathan.moeller
Member Posts: 95
From: Lubbock, TX, USA
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 03-01-2012 11:27 PM
They're big! Almost six inches across! Tim did a fantastic job |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 224
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 03-05-2012 07:09 PM
Received my 50 Year Commemorative and Discovery Chase Team today. They are both great looking patches Nathan. |
p51
Member Posts: 1642
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 03-05-2012 11:31 PM
Just got mine today. It's a great patch! My only problem is it's bigger than I expected, I'd bought it to put on a flight suit but now I'll have to find another use for it.Still, I can't complain, it's a real work of art! |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 429
From:
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 03-07-2012 07:55 AM
Two patches touched down in Scotland this morning. They are superb in every respect and I am delighted you opted for size you chose.Nathan, all the best with this venture and we look forward to more small masterpieces in the future. |
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