Gemini 7 Mission Patch
Gemini 7 Mission Patch
This Gemini 7 mission patch was designed to commemorate Frank Borman and Jim Lovell's long-duration spaceflight in 1965.Gemini 7 was NASA's longest duration mission at the time, with the 14-day flight testing the effect of long-term spaceflight on the astronauts. The mission patch design reflects this, with the crew choosing an Olympic flame-style torch to represent a long-distance runner and endurance. The flame gives off a sense of movement to signify the length of time being spent in space, whilst a Gemini spacecraft can be seen to the left of the torch.
This particular patch was part of a collection of patches acquired by British-born professor of endocrine and metabolic surgery Anthony Goode, during his years working with NASA’s Life Sciences Division.
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Object number
2024-8
Location
Artefact Store
Has this object been into space?
No
Dimension - Dimension, Value, Measurement unit
Diameter: 7.5cm
Material
Cotton
Associated Organisation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Associated Person
Anthony Goode
On Display Status
Not on display
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