Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-27-2011 04:39 AM
The STS-135/ULF7 payload patch:
garymilgrom Member
Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
posted 04-27-2011 06:19 AM
Perhaps this patch was designed some time ago? Because if the silver and orange crescents are supposed to be the moon and mars, with the inference that "we're going there next", this is wishful thinking at best.
Regarding the mission patch discussed earlier, I like the curved exhaust section because it seems to place the orbiter, and therefore the program and the people up on a pedestal. This echos my feelings about the incredible people and machines involved in the Shuttle program.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-03-2011 04:27 PM
quote:Originally posted by 328KF: ...the colors are a lot darker and the look is not very eye catching.
I received an STS-135 patch in the mail today and I think this is a case where the image I posted earlier (as provided by AB Emblem) doesn't do the actual embroidery justice.
The patch is much brighter in-person. The metallic thread shines in the light, giving the cloth patch a much more dynamic appearance than the artwork on which it was based.
328KF Member
Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
posted 05-04-2011 04:18 PM
That's good to hear Robert...looking forward to seeing it in person.
Skyforce1 Member
Posts: 200 From: Vineland NJ, USA Registered: Aug 2009
posted 05-04-2011 04:34 PM
I just received STS-135 and it's not a bad looking patch. The gold Omega stands out and the Shuttle stands out quite nicely. The NASA patch behind the Shuttle is a very nice touch also.
Fezman92 Member
Posts: 1031 From: New Jersey, USA Registered: Mar 2010
posted 05-04-2011 05:17 PM
I received my patch and pin a few days ago. Like Robert said, the silver threads really go well with the black and gold. I put the 133, 134 and 135 patches next to each other and as a group, they look amazing.
dogcrew5369 Member
Posts: 750 From: Statesville, NC Registered: Mar 2009
posted 05-09-2011 03:18 PM
quote:Originally posted by Skyforce1: I just received STS-135 and it's not a bad looking patch.
I have to agree. Just received my 135 patch and it looks quite striking. Really like the shuttle and NASA meatball composition. So glad metallic silver and gold were used otherwise it might have been bland. A little melancholy feeling getting my last shuttle patch.
GoesTo11 Member
Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
posted 06-01-2011 04:26 PM
Agree with the above posters. I just got a pair of 135s from AB (apparently production was behind orders a bit). I think it looks really sharp.
And I also felt a bit sad. My collection still has some holes to fill, but actually holding the last new Shuttle mission patch in my hands...
drjeffbang Member
Posts: 110 From: Virginia Registered: Nov 2009
posted 06-22-2011 08:16 AM
Where should I order the 135 patch? My daughter said last night that she NEEDS the patch now!
I don't want to mistakenly get a bootlegged patch. I hope we can get one in quick fashion!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-22-2011 08:53 AM
You can order directly from AB Emblem, NASA's official patch supplier.
Alternatively, you can order from The Space Store, they stock AB Emblem patches, and if you order through their advertising link on collectSPACE, you'll be helping out this site, too.
drjeffbang Member
Posts: 110 From: Virginia Registered: Nov 2009
posted 06-22-2011 11:04 AM
Thanks for the quick reply, Robert.
I used your link to the Space Store and, of course, I found a few other things as well!
dogcrew5369 Member
Posts: 750 From: Statesville, NC Registered: Mar 2009
posted 06-23-2011 04:29 AM
One of my favorite reputable sellers is Joe Fricano of Skyforce Space patches. He's great and a fast shipper. Plus no shipping fee!
drjeffbang Member
Posts: 110 From: Virginia Registered: Nov 2009
posted 06-29-2011 01:23 PM
I'll keep that in mind.
We got our 135 patches and some other stuff today. My daughter will be thrilled. She really likes to have the mission patch before the launch.
lucspace Member
Posts: 403 From: Hilversum, The Netherlands Registered: Oct 2003
posted 07-16-2011 07:14 PM
The STS-135 patch I picked up at the KSC Visitor Center has the traditional 'AB Emblem' packaging, and the embedded numbered tag in the plastic back; but the tag says 'made in Taiwan'.
I thought all AB patches were produced in Weaverville, USA?
Skyforce1 Member
Posts: 200 From: Vineland NJ, USA Registered: Aug 2009
posted 07-17-2011 05:01 PM
I just emailed AB to ask that question about production.
Update: AB Emblem's response in reference to production of shuttle/NASA patches is that they could be made in China, Mexico, Taiwan and the USA.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
Completing a tradition that dates back more than 30 space shuttle missions, the four astronauts flying on NASA's final shuttle flight added their insignia to several of the walls aboard the International Space Station before leaving the orbiting laboratory Tuesday for the final time.
"This is the last shuttle. This is the last time we are going to do this," shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission commander Chris Ferguson said Monday (July 18) before applying a decal showing their insignia to a long panel in the station's Unity Node 1 module...
Marwin2 Member
Posts: 139 From: Registered: Oct 2006
posted 07-23-2011 03:27 AM
Did the stars on the patch mean something?
Teacher in space Member
Posts: 71 From: Registered: Sep 2013
posted 02-19-2014 03:46 PM
Could someone measure this original patch for me? I would need at least the width (cm or inch) for counting scale in images of astronauts.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-19-2014 09:36 PM
I just measured a flown patch: 4.25 inches at its widest point and 5.25 inches tall.
Teacher in space Member
Posts: 71 From: Registered: Sep 2013
posted 02-19-2014 11:09 PM
Thanks a lot! This makes counting easyer. I have reproduction that is 1/4 inch larger and all measurements seemed not to be right when I used its measurements for scale counts.
posted 04-27-2011 04:39 AM
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