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Robert Pearlman
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posted 02-23-2018 12:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who will launch to the International Space Station on Soyuz MS-11, tweeted:
Very proud to unveil my mission patch that represents the power of dreams!

Canadian Space Agency release

Inspired by the European Space Agency's tradition of naming astronaut missions, David chose the name "Perspective" for this mission. It refers to the unique experience of seeing the Earth from space.

From the ground, it can be difficult to fully appreciate the complexity and intricacy of our planet, but the astronaut's vantage point gives them the chance to appreciate our home from a distance and to get a better perspective on its beauty, fragility and history.

"When I was a young child, I saw one of those photos of the Earth from the Moon, and it opened my eyes to a different way of viewing the world. I'm looking forward to seeing our home from space for myself, without borders or differences, and can't wait to share my experience and new perspective with others." — David Saint-Jacques

The patch

David Saint Jacques' mission patch represents the power of dreams. By igniting human creativity and genius, dreams lead to progress. It also evokes the central role that space exploration has played in the evolution of our perspective of life on Earth.

The North Star (dreams) and compass rose (reason) make up the central element of the patch. In the same way that these have provided direction for explorers, dreams guide and inspire us without becoming an end in themselves.

The trail of the star is composed of four colours. Red (energy and passion), orange (creativity) and white (science) stand for the human ability to innovate and push the limits of what is possible. The blue portion is crescent-shaped, resembling the reflection off a lens, and symbolizes the international collaboration so crucial to the space program in the past, present and future.

The other four stars represent the men and women who work behind the scenes, putting all their talent to work to ensure this Canadian mission is a success. They also signify the astronaut's family, the shining constellation of which he is most proud.

Finally, like a blue jewel in the universe, Earth figures prominently on the patch. From space, our planet can be seen in its full splendour but also in all its fragility. Space exploration gives us a new perspective on our world, fosters our environmental responsibility, and fuels our dreams of peace.

NeilPearson
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posted 02-25-2018 10:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for NeilPearson   Click Here to Email NeilPearson     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That's a really nice patch/logo — I much prefer cleaner, simpler designs like this.

Russian
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posted 09-27-2018 08:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here is a photo from Baikonur where the MS-10 crew and their back ups started final trainings before the launch October 10. Saint-Jacques' personal patch is well visible!

Russian
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posted 10-04-2018 06:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Russian     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The patch:

It is not my patch. I got this photo from Oleg Kononenko today. He is with Saint-Jacques now in Baikonur as backups.

lucspace
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posted 10-04-2018 12:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lucspace   Click Here to Email lucspace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I like this design very much. Reminiscent of the old Interkosmos logos...

lucspace
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posted 11-13-2018 12:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for lucspace   Click Here to Email lucspace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This beautiful patch patch is on sale.

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