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STS-48 / Discovery Patch

STS-48 / Discovery Patch

Item PASTS048 Price $4.95

Thirteenth Discovery flight. The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) will study physical processes acting within and upon the atmosphere, mesosphere, and lower thermosphere. Landed at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. on September 18, 1991. Mission Duration: 128 hours 27 minutes 51 seconds.

Patch description: Designed by the astronaut crewmembers, the STS 48 patch represents the Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery in orbit about the Earth after deploying the Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite (UARS) depicted in block letter style. The stars are those in the Northern Hemisphere as seen in the fall and winter when UARS will begin its study of Earth's atmosphere. The color bands on Earth's horizon, extending up to the UARS spacecraft, depict the study of Earth's atmosphere. The triangular shape represents the relationship among the three atmospheric processes that determine upper atmospheric structure and behavior: chemistry, dynamics and energy. In the words of the crewmembers, "This continuous process brings life to our planet and makes our planet unique in the solar system."

4" diameter embroidered patch.

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