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Topic: Fan-created emblem for Atlantis' "New Mission"
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nathan.moeller Member Posts: 95 From: Lubbock, TX, USA Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 06-10-2013 06:21 PM
After having been on a hiatus from shuttle for nearly one year, it felt good to put the delta-winged vehicle on an emblem again. The design draws inspiration from Atlantis' literal display configuration, as well as the symbolic nature of her place in the history and future of America's story in space. The fiery trail signifies the orbiter's final return from Earth two years ago, as well as the launch of her new exhibit and mission. Shown in a configuration not seen since the STS-135 mission in July 2011, Atlantis sits before a crowd of future pioneers who, on the shoulders of the space shuttle, will continue to make our dreams in space a reality. She is backdropped by six stars, which pay tribute to the legacy of the six space shuttle orbiters and their accomplishments over a program spanning four decades.
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p51 Member Posts: 1642 From: Olympia, WA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 06-10-2013 11:50 PM
Nice job, I like it! |
Harald Kraenzel Member Posts: 304 From: Dinslaken,Germany Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 06-11-2013 02:13 AM
A great constant companion for her long duration mission. |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 06-11-2013 06:28 AM
A nice clean design. Very cool. |
KAPTEC Member Posts: 578 From: Madrid, Spain Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 06-11-2013 07:03 AM
Very nice Nathan. It could have been a beautiful patch for a mission... |
spaceman Member Posts: 1104 From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 06-11-2013 01:21 PM
Another beauty, do you intend making it available as a patch please? |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-11-2013 02:10 PM
Nathan posted on Twitter that he will be taking orders for the patch, as well as selling them through The Space Store. |
nathan.moeller Member Posts: 95 From: Lubbock, TX, USA Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 06-11-2013 02:34 PM
quote: Originally posted by spaceman: Another beauty, do you intend making it available as a patch please?
Robert is correct. We're ordering these very soon. They're not likely to be ready in time for the opening, but they'll be close! Anyone interested should e-mail me with a request at nathan@maxqent.com. |
nathan.moeller Member Posts: 95 From: Lubbock, TX, USA Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 06-17-2013 05:47 PM
Here's what the embroidered patch will look like. It's 5"x3.75".
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nathan.moeller Member Posts: 95 From: Lubbock, TX, USA Registered: Sep 2007
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posted 06-19-2013 07:17 PM
We're also having pins made of the emblem, thanks to high interest among some of the Space Tweeps. Final cost hasn't been determined, but they'll be $2-$3 each. |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-21-2013 01:55 PM
Very nice! Almost like Atlantis is suspended in a planetarium. Hmm...they could install a Zeiss projector in her payload bay |