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Topic: SpaceX Dragon Crew-11 mission patches
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55024
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-27-2025 09:29 PM
   
Zena Cardman released the Crew-11 mission patch, representing her upcoming flight to the International Space Station with fellow NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov: With gratitude for the journey, and joy for the adventures ahead: go Crew 11.  |
Marwin2
Member Posts: 193
From:
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted 03-28-2025 03:44 AM
Who is the patch designer? |
lucspace
Member Posts: 533
From: Hilversum, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 03-28-2025 04:03 AM
Hmmm... two names upside down, I always thought that was a no-no in crew patch design. |
Russian
Member Posts: 641
From: France
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 03-28-2025 08:15 AM
A little bit "China in space." Would add the ISS to avoid it. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55024
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-28-2025 11:41 AM
The official description: The Crew-11 mission patch embodies teamwork, exploration, and the deep connections that bind us — across nations, agencies, and families. Shades of white, red, and blue pay tribute to the flags of the three nations represented by the crew, while three gold stars symbolize the unity of our three space agencies working together in pursuit of discovery. At the heart of the design, two radiant sunbeams form the number "11" illuminating a blue circle — a subtle nod to Voyager's Pale Blue Dot image, reminding us of the fragile unity of our shared home. This vision of Earth is reflected in the dragon's eye, reinforcing our focus on exploration and the perspective gained from space. The dragon, evoking the heraldry of family crests, stands as a guardian of our mission and legacy. Within the stars, we honor the children of the crew, a reminder of the generations inspired by human spaceflight. Encircling it all, a red flame represents both the power of launch and the plasma of reentry, symbolizing the full journey — our departure from Earth, our work aboard the International Space Station, and our safe return home. Crew-11: Together, we rise. |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 658
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 03-28-2025 05:01 PM
I agree with Victor. China is gradually taking the lead, even in design.And of course, with Luc too. Two names upside down, never! |
Panther494
Member Posts: 583
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 04-04-2025 02:52 PM
Not a great design when compared to the previous missions. Just seems too obvious, no subtleties. Also as previously mentioned, names upside-down. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1670
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 05-24-2025 11:23 AM
This SpaceX Crew-11 patch is now available to buy from the employee exchange (Shop NASA) at the Johnson Space Center.Unfortunately they are not an AB Emblem made patch but are of an unknown manufacturer like quite a fair number of Shop NASA's most recent mission patches are. |
dcfowler1
Member Posts: 163
From: Eugene, OR
Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-19-2025 12:43 AM
Now available at AB Emblem. |
CollectingPatches
Member Posts: 16
From: Ohio, United States
Registered: Oct 2023
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posted 07-24-2025 03:36 PM
I'm currently in Florida visiting Kennedy Space Center and the surrounding area, and I picked up a Crew-11 patch at the Sands Space History Center.The date code I received is as follows: - 476721 A-B Emblem Made In USA 06/2520
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Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1670
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 07-25-2025 12:58 AM
It has been reported to me that AB Emblem is currently selling the following production run date coded combinations on their website, they are:- 476721 A-B Emblem Made In USA 0525 20 (May 2025)
- 476721 A-B Emblem Made In USA 0625 20 (June 2025)
Thanks to Paul B. for the revised information. |
MSS
Member Posts: 1111
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 07-25-2025 06:49 AM
Here is SpaceX's Crew-11 emblem: |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3206
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-25-2025 10:59 AM
I bought the JSC Patch from the NASA store earlier and yesterday the AB version showed up. As you can see from the photos there are some significant differences.Notably the JSC version is closer to the original art that shows the "spikes" are outside the circle.  
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OskarWrobel
New Member Posts: 6
From: Warsaw, Poland
Registered: May 2025
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posted 08-03-2025 12:18 PM
For what it's worth, per Derrol Nail on NASA's coverage of the launch of Crew-11, the dragon on the NASA patch was hand drawn by Zena Cardman. |
Russian
Member Posts: 641
From: France
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 08-03-2025 05:08 PM
A-B Emblem's lapel pin: |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55024
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-06-2025 11:43 AM
Nicole Jordan, NASA operations manager for the Commercial Crew Program, wore what looks might be a hand-made Crew-11 broach on the day the mission launched. |
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