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ISS012-S-001 (September 2005) --- The Expedition 12 patch represents
both mankind's permanent presence in space and future dreams
of exploration. The International Space Station (ISS), featured prominently
in the center, will continue to grow in its capability as a world-class
laboratory and test bed for exploration. The vision of exploration
is depicted by the moon and Mars. The star symbolizes mankind's destiny
in space and is a tribute to the space explorers who have been lost
in its pursuit. The Roman numeral XII in the background signifies the
12th expeditionary mission to the ISS. The NASA insignia design for
Shuttle flights and Space Station increments is reserved for use by
the astronauts and cosmonauts and for other official use as the NASA
Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved
only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and
if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it
will be publicly announced. |
