Discovery Tribute OV 103 6 Cm Round Badge

Discovery OV-103. 2011, the tribute was updated to reflect the crew member change on Discovery's final mission -- STS-133. Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as a mission specialist on STS-133, after Kopra was injured in a bicycle accident that prevented him from flying into space. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defence programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch manoeuvre on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolise Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. The five Tribute Posters to the Shuttle Orbiters celebrate the history and glory of American space exploration. You'll find them all here. But unlike other sources, WE are NASA licensed and can put the NASA "Meatball" or "worm" logo on any product! We now have wall decals, large banners and car magnets. WRITE US for more info or for a special order. Customisation and special services are always FREE!!!