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space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Space Shuttle Discovery: A Historic Debut 40 Years Ago"

NASA's space shuttle Discovery made its public debut during a rollout ceremony in 1983. It went on to become the most flown orbiter, completing 39 missions over a span of 26 years. Discovery played a crucial role in various missions, including deploying satellites, servicing the Hubble Space Telescope, and assembling the International Space Station. After its retirement in 2011, Discovery was put on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.

via NASA|

#nasa #rollout-ceremony #smithsonian-institution

space2 years ago•5 min saved

Son's 40-year-old design for astronaut dad's mission patch finally produced.

A sketch made by astronaut Mike Mullane's son for his father's mission patch 40 years ago has been turned into a new embroidered emblem to raise funds for Taking Up Space, a nonprofit that underwrites trips for Native American girls to attend Space Camp. The patch is part of Space Hipsters' Signature Edition space patch series and features Mullane's autograph. The design incorporates 12 stars, which in part follow the constellation Vela, the sail of the Argo, in keeping with the nautical exploration theme. The patches are priced at $75 for each gold edition, $50 for silver and $15 for the open edition.

via Space.com|

#mike-mullane #mission-patch #native-american-girls