ISS Expedition 12 – Official NASA Lapel Pin

Celebrate a defining mission in the early ISS era. Expedition 12 launched aboard Soyuz TMA‑7 in 2005, carrying Commander Bill McArthur and Flight Engineer Valery Tokarev to the International Space Station for a long‑duration stay that pushed operations, maintenance, and science forward during a crucial phase of ISS development.

Their mission wrapped on 8 April 2006, returning to Kazakhstan with a historic passenger — Marcos Pontes, Brazil’s first astronaut — marking a major milestone for international participation in human spaceflight.

Also tied to this mission was American entrepreneur Gregory Olsen, who flew to the ISS as part of the same Soyuz rotation, becoming the third space tourist and adding another unique chapter to the story of Expedition 12.
A standout collectible representing global cooperation, early ISS endurance, and the expanding reach of human spaceflight.

Official ISS Expedition 12 pin celebrating long‑duration operations, international milestones, and the arrival of Brazil’s first astronaut. A bold, historic must‑have for ISS collectors.

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