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STS-35 - 4" - Unknown maker

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about various versions of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

White border version, twill background (not fully-embroidered). Taped tail suggests Cape Kennedy Medals.

There is also a matching 3" version.

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STS-35 - 4" - Unknown maker

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about various versions of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

The "Astro 1" lettering in this patch is smaller than in A-B Emblem version.

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STS-35 - 3" - Unknown maker

 

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about the A-B Emblem version of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

 

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STS-35 - 4" - Unknown maker - white border

 

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about the A-B Emblem version of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

This patch has a white inner border, a trait of the original artwork of the STS-35 emblem. The stars are noticebly smaller in this version than the other 'white border' version and uses a smaller typeface for the names.

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STS-35 - 4" - Eagle Crest Emblem - white border

 

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about the A-B Emblem version of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

This patch has a white inner border, a trait of the original artwork of the STS-35 emblem.

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4" / 100mm
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STS-35 - 4" - A-B Emblem

STS-35 was the tenth flight of Space Shuttle Columbia, the 38th shuttle flight, and a mission devoted to astronomical observations with ASTRO-1, a Spacelab observatory consisting of four telescopes. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 2 December 1990.

An in-depth write up about the A-B Emblem version of the STS-35 patch and variations can be found here.

 

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STS-61E - Unknown maker

This patch is for STS-61E which was cancelled after the STS-51L (Challenger) mishap.

 

Many reproductions exist of this patch. This one has softer corners on the simulated tab (the "original" version has a sewn on tab). The stitching is clean. Some alegedly purchased at the Edwards Air Force Base gift shop.

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STS-61E - Randy Hunt reproduction

This patch is for STS-61E which was cancelled after the STS-51L (Challenger) mishap. 

This is version is a reproduction of the "original" version as seen on some of the crew's suits. This is a single piece tab that attempts to reproduce the odd bowed apron of the original.

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STS-61E - Modern Reproduction - Unknown source

This patch is for STS-61E which was cancelled after the STS-51L (Challenger) mishap.

 

Many reproductions exist of this patch. This one is notable for the lowercase typeface that resembles the version in the crew photos. Other reproductions, including the "official" version are in uppercase lettering. This patch would be the most accurate to the original STS-61E artwork:

 

 

Above images from spacefacts.de

 

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STS-61E - Modern Reproduction - Unknown source

This patch is for STS-61E which was cancelled after the STS-51L (Challenger) mishap. 

Many reproductions exist of this patch. This one isn't as accurate, the tab is different. The back is bare cloth with a taped tail.

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Shuttle High-Energy Astrophysics Laboratory (SHEAL II)

Atlas-1 experiment

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STS-61E (Original)

This patch is for STS-61E which was cancelled after the STS-51L (Challenger) mishap. This patch image represents the actual patch, which is extremely rare. It varies slightly from the recent copies that are also quite scarce. 

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