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STS-52 / Columbia Patch

STS-52 / Columbia Patch

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Twelfth Columbia flight. The First United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) studied scientific and technical questions in materials science, fluid dynamics, biotechnology and combustion science. Landed July 9, 1992 at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Mission Duration: 331 hours 30 minutes 4 seconds.

Patch description: The STS-52 insignia, designed by the crewmembers, features a large gold star to symbolize the crew's mission on the frontiers of space. A gold star is often used to symbolize the frontier period of the American West. The red star in the shape of the Greek letter lambda represents both the laser measurements taken from the Laser Geodynamic Satellite (LAGEOS II) and the Lambda Point Experiment, which was part of the United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-l). The remote manipulator and maple leaf are emblematic of the Canadian payload specialist who conducted a series of Canadian flight experiments (CANEX-2), including the Space Vision System test.

4" diameter embroidered patch.

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