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Topic: SpaceX Dragon Crew-13 mission patches
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 57116
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-17-2026 07:19 PM
   
NASA's insignia for SpaceX's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.The depiction of the dragon, its tail as a trajectory around Earth and the style of the sun appear to be design nods to the Apollo 13 patch.  |
Tom
Member Posts: 1814
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-18-2026 07:12 AM
Also, like Apollo 13, no crew names. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 57116
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-18-2026 09:12 AM
True, though that may be because the crew has yet to be announced. A version with names could come later. |
KAPTEC
Member Posts: 667
From: Madrid, Spain
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 02-18-2026 12:25 PM
In my humble opinion, the most beautiful one so far. |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 924
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 02-19-2026 01:53 AM
So thy will not fly on Starliner then... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 57116
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-19-2026 09:36 AM
As I understand it, SpaceX Crew-13 remains SpaceX Crew-13, regardless if Starliner-1 flies with or without a crew. The numbering is vehicle specific, not program wide. I guess we will see. |
issman1
Member Posts: 1244
From: UK
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 02-19-2026 09:55 AM
I understand that the original NASA pilot and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist of Starliner-1 were both moved onto Crew-13.They were recently photographed in Star City with a female NASA astronaut, plus Roscosmos crewman, in preparation for launch on Falcon 9 this autumn. |
MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-24-2026 10:56 PM
Here is a patch description: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 patch looks ardently toward the future of space exploration while honoring the legacy of those who came before. The central golden dragon harkens back to Apollo 13, embodying resilience and gazing upward to the dawn of a new era of discovery. The tail contours around Earth in an embrace, highlighting the interconnected nature of human spaceflight and celebrating the collective efforts of the teams who make it possible. The wings, outstretched to form a bridge between Earth, the International Space Station, the Moon, and Mars, reflect the continuity between low Earth orbit and destinations to come. Gold stars burn brightly, representing the crew’s families and support systems as a tribute to their immense contributions to this endeavor. All of these themes are unified within a distinctive capsule silhouette, symbolizing the limitless possibilities born out of human collaboration toward a common goal. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1814
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-25-2026 10:50 AM
Also, it's been reported that Crew-13 is now scheduled to launch NET mid-September...over a month earlier than previously planned. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 57116
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-04-2026 05:54 PM
A-B Emblem now has the embroidered Crew-13 mission patch available to order. Design no. 483036.  |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1732
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 06-12-2026 04:20 AM
The details on the embedded label(s) are now confirmed as the following;- 483036 A-B Emblem Made In USA 05/2026
- 483036 A-B Emblem Made In China 05/2640 (eBay)
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Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 924
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 08-05-2026 07:33 AM
Did anyone notice that the X (of XIII) is mirrored? Any reason for this? |
rasorenson
Member Posts: 141
From: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 08-05-2026 03:23 PM
Reflection angles from the sun perspective behind the numerals. |
MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-14-2026 08:03 AM
Here is the patch with names: |
Tom
Member Posts: 1814
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-14-2026 08:40 AM
Is the patch with crew member names included the "official" patch? |
MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 08-14-2026 09:44 AM
The crew members at this photo wear an official patch without names. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1732
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 08-20-2026 01:16 PM
A-B Emblem have just released for sale on their website the "unofficial" version of this SpaceX Crew-13 mission patch, with the four crew names on it. (The patch design without names on is the "official" version).This "unofficial" SpX-13 patch has the following details on the embedded labels; - 487858 A-B Emblem Made In USA 5/2026
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MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-01-2026 11:16 AM
My patch has the date code as 5/2026. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1814
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-01-2026 02:21 PM
Very odd that the official Crew-13 photo (released today) utilizes the "unofficial" crew patch with crew names on it. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 57116
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-23-2026 11:12 AM
SpaceX has released a (low resolution) look at its patch for the Crew-13 mission. The design includes the Cybertruck as a nod to its first use a crew rescue vehicle in place of NASA's M113 armored tanks.  |
MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-23-2026 04:31 PM
At that crew's picture there are official patch. |
MSS
Member Posts: 1170
From: Europe
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-27-2026 01:57 AM
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 landed at NASA Kennedy on Sept. 26, 2026. Here is the official patch with whole crew (photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett). |
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