Image: ISS Expedition 43 Patch

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Description: The hexagon (six-sided) shape of the Expedition 43 patch represents the six crew members living and working onboard the orbital outpost. The International Space Station (ISS) is portrayed in orbit around the Earth, representing the multi-national partnership that has constructed, developed, and continues to operate the ISS for the benefit of all humankind. The sunrise marks the beginning of a new day, reflecting the fact that we're at the dawn of our history as a space faring species. The moon and planets represent future exploration of our solar system, for which the ISS is a stepping stone. Finally, the five stars honor the crews who have lost their lives during the pursuit of human spaceflight.
Title: ISS Expedition 43 Patch
Credit: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-43/html/iss043-s-001.html http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition43/index.html (direct link)
Author: NASA
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License: Public domain
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