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Topic: Atlantis "There's No Space Like Home" patch
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 24358
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted April 28, 2012 02:04 PM
   
Atlantis "There's No Space Like Home" Kennedy Space Center patchNASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSCVC) Visitor Complex has begun introducing a line of collectibles and apparel celebrating its upcoming exhibition of space shuttle Atlantis. The orbiter will be arriving at the complex in November 2012 and will open for public display in summer 2013. This patch, manufactured by AB Emblem for the Visitor Complex, is among the new offerings offered through The Space Shop. It is not yet available for order online, but may be ordered by contacting the store.  |
Apollo 8
Member Posts: 50
From: Vienna, AUSTRIA
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted April 29, 2012 03:36 AM
I have ordered one about two weeks ago but it might take the patches some more weeks to arrive in Europe.Good to hear, that the patch is made by AB Emblem. They stand for quality! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1155
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted April 29, 2012 01:35 PM
Nice!A bit off topic but I don't like KSC claiming Atlantis as "their" orbiter. I was down there a month ago and all the marketing is about "our" shuttle. I'm sure the other museums will adopt similar attitudes. I'd rather see an inclusive attitude where the orbiters were marketed as belonging to the entire country, or the NASA and contractor sites that designed, built and operated them. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 735
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted April 29, 2012 01:47 PM
I agree. It may be a matter of semantics, but given the controversy over the site selections and how many people feel aggrieved by them, this kind of "touchdown dancing" feels a little unseemly to me. As a taxpaying US citizen for over 20 years, each orbiter is as much "mine" as it is anyone else's, yet I now have to travel over 1,000 miles to see any of them. I understand why the sites were chosen, and I'm over it. It is what it is. But enough with the cheerleading.Nice patch, though. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 24358
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted April 29, 2012 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by GoesTo11:
I now have to travel over 1,000 miles to see any of them.
How far did you have to travel before to see them?  If taking pride in the ownership of the orbiters translates to the four institutions doing more to promote people coming to see them, then I don't see much harm. They do own them after all (with the exception of Atlantis, which remains NASA property).
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GoesTo11
Member Posts: 735
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted April 29, 2012 02:16 PM
Well, in the mid-80s, just Lancaster to Edwards. Not to divert this thread even further, but I'm curious about your second remark...why is Atlantis an exception? Is it because it's the only orbiter to be displayed on NASA/US gov't property? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 24358
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted April 29, 2012 02:35 PM
Atlantis remains NASA property because the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex belongs to NASA. Delaware North Park Services is contracted to run the complex for the space agency, but they do not own any of the exhibits or artifacts they manage. |
J Blackburn
Member Posts: 38
From: Riner, Virginia USA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted May 01, 2012 11:43 AM
Just ordered my patch. The patches are $5.99 If this helps. you can place an order by calling 1-800-621-9826 EXT 1. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 43
From: Battle Creek, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted May 01, 2012 02:00 PM
Just ordered two. Ellen was most helpful and also interested in this thread!Shipping is another $5.95. |
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