Topic: European Space Agency 50th anniversary patch
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-02-2014 12:37 PM
Astronaut Alexander Gerst has shared a photo from inside the International Space Station's Cupola of a patch celebrating 50 years of European cooperation in space. Photo credit: ESA/NASA
Russian Member
Posts: 361 From: France Registered: Nov 2012
posted 09-03-2014 02:42 AM
It is very big isn't it? Do you know the size?
lm5eagle Member
Posts: 429 From: Registered: Jul 2007
posted 09-03-2014 03:59 AM
What a magnificent photograph from the cupola of the ISS. A great idea from Alexander in displaying this patch with the Soyuz superbly supplying a wonderful backcloth. Thank you for making this available.
carl walker Member
Posts: 360 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
posted 09-05-2014 06:40 AM
I just confirmed with Emblemen.net that we'll be making these #EuropeInSpace50 patches available to the public for purchase by collectors.
Emblemen confirm price, €8.75 per piece, with free shipping worldwide. Order from here (email: info@emblemen.net).
lm5eagle Member
Posts: 429 From: Registered: Jul 2007
posted 09-05-2014 11:14 AM
Carl, that's a great piece of news for the weekend. Once again, all collectors will thank you for your efforts here.
Russian Member
Posts: 361 From: France Registered: Nov 2012
posted 09-16-2014 11:05 AM
I was told here in the ESA HQ in Paris there are 50 patches aboard the ISS now for the VIP. I think they prepare their Ministerial Council in Luxembourg in December...
But the patches will be returned with Soyuz or there is another Dragon flight in the autumn?
Carl, please, do you know something about it? And the size of the patches we can buy — is it the same as the size of the patches aboard the ISS?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-16-2014 11:17 AM
quote:Originally posted by Russian: ...or there is another Dragon flight in the autumn?
SpaceX's CRS-4 Dragon is scheduled to launch this Saturday (Sept. 20) and return to Earth in October.
carl walker Member
Posts: 360 From: Netherlands Registered: Feb 2006
posted 09-26-2014 03:55 PM
The patches are exactly the same as flown (as they would be from the same manufacturer).