Image: Sts-51-a-patch

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Description: STS-51A Mission Insignia The Space Shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is reminiscent of a soaring Eagle. The red and white trailing stripes and the blue background, along with the presence of the Eagle, generate memories of America's 208 year-old history and traditions. The two satellites orbiting the Earth backgrounded amidst a celestial scene are a universal representation of the versatility of the Space Shuttle. White lettering against the blue border lists the surnames of the five-member crew.
Title: Sts-51-a-patch
Credit: http://mix.msfc.nasa.gov/abstracts.php?p=3517 (direct link) http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/51-a/mission-51-a.html (direct link)
Author: NASA
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