International Space Station Expedition 31 Embroidered Patch
International Space Station Expedition 31 Embroidered Patch
Unusual design/shape for a mission patch, NASA description:
Thin crescents along the horizons of the Earth and Moon depict International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 31.
Unusual design/shape for a mission patch, NASA description:
Thin crescents along the horizons of the Earth and Moon depict International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 31.
The shape of the patch represents a view of our galaxy. The black background symbolizes the research into dark matter, one of the scientific objectives of Expedition 31.
At the heart of the patch are the Earth, Moon, Mars, and asteroids, the focus of current and future exploration.
The ISS is shown in an orbit around the Earth, with a collection of stars for the Expedition 30 and 31 crews. The small stars symbolize the visiting vehicles that will dock with the complex during this expedition.
