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Human Spaceflight Mission Patches

Gallery of human space flight mission patches from Project Mercury, Project Gemini, Project Apollo, the Shuttle Program, the International Space Station Expeditions, and SpaceX Crew Missions.

The official patch of the International Space Station's Expedition 70 crew. The Expedition 70 patch is designed around the central...
The official patch of the International Space Station's Expedition 70 crew. The Expedition 70 patch is designed around the central yin-yang symbol representing balance; first and foremost, the balance of our beautiful planet Earth that is encircled by the yin-yang symbol and which forms part of the Expedition number. In our exploration of space, we are reminded of the uniqueness of Earth; the further we push the boundaries of human existence, the stronger our longing for our home planet grows. As our understanding of the cosmos expands, so does our understanding of Earth, and although we live in an ever-changing world, we recognize the need for a planet in balance to ensure our future. Space exploration is also about creating the future of our dreams. The tentative first steps we take today will hopefully become a well-trodden path in the future. This is represented stylistically by the “retro-futuristic” design of the patch, which mimics the design of the posters depicting the future from the early days of the space age. It is also emphasized by the yellow, orange, and red colors suggesting a sunrise. Lastly, the dynamism in the depiction of the number 7 suggests not only the physical launch into space, but also humanity’s progress towards the future.
iss071-s-001 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted crews...
For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted crews and accommodated science experiments even as it has continued to evolve into the highly capable orbiting laboratory of today. With its unique vantage point, the ISS serves as an intersection for discoveries ranging from the vast, such as the search for dark matter and cosmological origins, to the near, such as detailed observation of our home planet and its atmosphere, to the microscopic, including behavior of microbial life, DNA sequencing, and molecular biology in the microgravity environment. The Expedition 71 patch celebrates this science as well as the thousands of multinational scientists and technicians that have contributed to numerous groundbreaking experiments. The ISS is the ultimate destination for the scientifically curious. The symbology represents onboard research into quantum behavior of novel states of matter, antibodies and immune function, the search for dark matter, flame and combustion physics, DNA expression, plant growth and root behavior, and direct earth observation. The human eye and microscope objectives at upper left form the apex of a cone of vision culminating in the Expedition number 71, and represents the deliberate and disciplined practice of scientific observation. Earth’s moon and Mars are also depicted as next steps for exploration, with an anticipation of further rich scientific discovery using many techniques and skills honed aboard the ISS.
iss072-s-001 (June 29, 2023) --- The official insignia of the Expedition 72 crew that will live and work aboard the...
The official insignia of the Expedition 72 crew that will live and work aboard the International Space Station for a six-month space research mission beginning in late 2024. The simple patch design highlights the configuration of the orbital laboratory with its six roll-out solar arrays augmenting the station's power generation system.
The patch for NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission.
The patch for NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission
The SpaceX Crew-1 official crew insignia.
The SpaceX Crew-1 official crew insignia
The determined expression of the Dragon reflects the strength of the team and their contribution to the exploration of space.
The SpaceX Crew-2 official insignia
The official mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission
The mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission.
The insignia representing the SpaceX Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station.
The insignia representing the SpaceX Crew-4 mission
The official mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission.
The mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Patch
Sailing across the Crew 6 patch the ship represents both our destination the International Space Station and the vessels that countless explorers have steered into the unknown The ISS anchors us on the dawn of missions to the Moon and Mars The ship's sail a symbol of the 2012 Cosmonaut class has relative radii matching those of Earth the Moon and Mars The Draco constellation represents the Commercial Crew Program and shares a name with the thrusters that maneuver our Dragon spacecraft The ship's Dragon figurehead looks to the future as we also look back at Earth grateful for the tireless hours of all who support our mission
The mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-7.
The mission patch for NASA's SpaceX Crew-7.
The mission insignia for the SpaceX Crew-8 mission depicts a Dragon crew spacecraft launching with its engines firing in the...
The mission insignia for the SpaceX Crew-8 mission
jsc2024e011322 (Jan. 28, 2024) --- The Crew 9 mission patch depicts the trail of a rocket launching en route to...
The Crew-9 mission patch depicts the trail of a rocket launching en route to the International Space Station, which will be home for a long-duration expedition dedicated to service, science, and collaboration. Coastal waves are inspired by the historic Florida launch site, and on a larger scale represent our blue planet, the global ocean connecting all continents. A falcon, with the number nine as its beak and a crescent moon as its eye, is a nod to the Falcon 9 rocket, while the constellation Draco honors the Dragon spacecraft that will take Crew-9 to their destination. The Delta symbol, first used in 1961, evokes historic ties to the earliest days of space endeavors. Human exploration of space is built on international collaboration and depends on the support of multitudes across the globe whose efforts honor that heritage.